We knew it a long time ago: at some point, the last "Barbe" class landing craft would come to an end. And now it's over, the era of the amphibian. After 58 years in service, the multi-purpose landing craft "Lachs" has been decommissioned. And with it ends the list of special features that this weapon system...
Good bye for the SeaKing and landing craft "Lachs" There's an old saying that goes "it's nice at the navy" when the weather is good, the sun is setting red and everyone is feeling good all round. The fact that this often has to be mentioned is probably because sometimes it's not...
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has authorised his country's defence forces to order 17 new "Jurmo" class landing craft, including the necessary spare parts. According to a press release issued by the Finnish Ministry of Defence at the end of June 2023, the contract worth a total of 25.5 million euros was awarded to Marine AluTech Oy AB. The new "Jurmos" will be used to...
From a press release by the naval command: The last multi-purpose landing craft in the fleet is on its last inland voyage after 57 years of service. It is the only grey-painted boat in the German Navy that can navigate the Rhine. The crew of the "Lachs" uses its shallow draught to show all interested parties the last landing craft of the German Navy.
Remarkable piece of World War II history emerges in California's Lake Shasta A surprising - and mysterious - piece of World War II history has emerged from Lake Shasta, as California's drought brings to light relics long submerged in water. Lake Shasta is located in northern California, around...
Another ship loss At the beginning of July, the Russian navy lost "D-106", one of the five small Ondatra-class landing craft (project 1176, 150 tonnes) stationed in the Black Sea. The boat ran aground off Mariupol on one of the mines laid by the Russian navy itself. Snake Island (Smijinyi) Just a few days later - on the other...
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