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  Allied Landing Craft and Ships

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DUKW  --  LBE  --  LBK  --  LBO  --  LBV (M)  --  LCA  --  LCC (1)  --  LCF (3)  --  LCG (L) (3)  --  LCH  --  LCI (L) 1-350  --  LCI (L) 351-1098  --  LCM (3)  --  LCP (L)  --  LCS (L) (3)  --  LCS (S) (1)  --  LCT (5)  --  LCT (6)  --  LCV  --  LCVP  --  LSD  --  LST  --  LVT (2)  --  

LANDING BARGE, KITCHEN

Operational use: To serve as floating kitchen to groups of landing craft.

Description: Converted from steel swim barges, similar to the LBE-LBO.

Capacity: Storage and issuing space for enough provisions to feed 900 men for one week.

Dimensions: 79' o.a. x 21' x 3'6'' draft (estimated).

Armament: None.

Armor: 2½'' plastic to Diesel tanks, engines, steering shelter.

Crew: 1 officer, 24 men.

Endurance: 300 miles @ 5 kts. (estimated).

Propulsion: 2 Chrysler engines.

Fuel: 600 gallons gasoline.

Source : ONI 226 - ALLIED LANDING CRAFT AND SHIPS - NAVY DEPARTMENT