Landing Craft Utility (LCU) wreck in Subic Bay, Philippines These landing crafts were designed to transport troops and small to medium vehicles right to the beach.
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There are different Landing crafts in Subic Bay :
- LCM Landing Craft Mechanics (a small LC)
- LST Landing Craft Tank (a big armed ship) at 26-32 m / 85-105 ft
- LCU at 9-22 m / 30-73 ft
- LCU Upside down at 36 m / 120 ft
LST (Landing Ship Tank)
In a depth of 26-32 m / 85-105 ft
Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) were specialized vessels developed during World War II to support amphibious operations. Designed to deliver tanks, vehicles, artillery, and troops directly onto unimproved shorelines, the earliest models were British-modified versions of existing ships. Their pivotal role in the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation highlighted a critical strategic need, prompting the Admiralty to commission a fleet of ocean-going vessels capable of beaching to deploy heavy cargo and personnel.
LCU
Depth 9-22 m / 30-73 ft and 36 m / 120 ft
They are incredibly strong and can sustain up to 800 pounds per square inch loaded directly onto its welded steel loading deck. The vessels have bow ramps for loading /unloading and can be moored in a line bow to stern gate to form a temporary pier like structure.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LCU 1466
Length –115 ft 1 in (35.08 m)
Beam –34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Propulsion –3 x Gray Marine diesel engines, 675 hp (503 kW)
Surface Speed – 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph)
Range: 1’200nmi (2’200 km) at 6 kn (11 km/h)
Capacity – 300 Troops or 167 long tons (170 t)
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