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80-G-59401: Normany Invasion, Rhino Ferry, June 1944

80-G-59401: Normany Invasion, Rhino Ferry, June 1944. “Rhino Ferries” designed by Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps to bridge the gap between ship and shore, are pontoons powered by two outboard motors (143hp) and complete with steering gear. Ferries are formed of 30 pontoons in length and by 6 wide. The displacement is approximately 275 feet long and has 4 knots, but with a shallower draft than LSTs, photograph dated 6 June 1944. Note, the Rhino is secured to LST 332 and after taking onboard a full load, it will cast off for shore. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. (2014/3/12).
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Caption: Normany Invasion, Rhino Ferry, June 1944. “Rhino Ferries” designed by Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps to bridge the gap between ship and shore, are pontoons powered by two outboard motors (143hp) and complete with steering gear. Ferries are formed of 30 pontoons in length and by 6 wide. The displacement is approximately 275 feet long and has 4 knots, but with a shallower draft than LSTs, photograph dated 6 June 1944. Note, the Rhino is secured to LST 332 and after taking onboard a full load, it will cast off for shore. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. (2014/3/12).
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