Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
LVT-4
Landing Vehicle Tracked
— A.K.A. Alligator —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021
1. LVT-4 Marker
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LVT-4. Landing Vehicle Tracked. The LVT is a small amphibious landing craft, introduced by the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Army during World War II. Originally intended solely as cargo carriers for ship to shore operations, they rapidly evolved into assault troop and fire support vehicles as well. The LVT 1 could carry 18 fully equipped men or 4,500 pounds of cargo. Originally intended to carry replenishment from ships to shore, they lacked armor protection and their tracks and suspension were unreliable when used on hard terrain. However, the Marines soon recognized the potential of the LVT as an assault vehicle. Armored versions were introduced as well as fire support (unreadable). The LVT were mainly used for logistical support until the development of the LVT-4 (unreadable) which allowed for embarkation and disembarkation from a rear ramp, greatly improving combat utility by allowing troops and cargo to be dismounted from the vehicle much more quickly. The LVT-4 could also deliver a small vehicle such as a Jeep or weapons carrier. , Length - 26 ft. 1 in. , Width - 10 ft. 8 in. , Height - 8 ft. 1 in. , Crew - 2 to 7 , Speed - 20 MPH (land), 7.5 MPH (water) , Range - 150 miles (land), 75 miles (water) , Powered - Continental W670-9A 7 cylinder Radial-Engine
The LVT is a small amphibious landing craft, introduced by the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Army during World War II. Originally intended solely as cargo carriers for ship to shore operations, they rapidly evolved into assault troop and fire support vehicles as well. The LVT 1 could carry 18 fully equipped men or 4,500 pounds of cargo. Originally intended to carry replenishment from ships to shore, they lacked armor protection and their tracks and suspension were unreliable when used on hard terrain. However, the Marines soon recognized the potential of the LVT as an assault vehicle. Armored versions were introduced as well as fire support (unreadable). The LVT were mainly used for logistical support until the development of the LVT-4 (unreadable) which allowed for embarkation and disembarkation from a rear ramp, greatly improving combat utility by allowing troops and cargo to be dismounted from the vehicle much more quickly. The LVT-4 could also deliver a small vehicle such as a Jeep or weapons carrier.
Length - 26 ft. 1 in.
Width - 10 ft. 8 in.
Height - 8 ft. 1 in.
Crew - 2 to 7
Speed - 20 MPH (land), 7.5 MPH (water)
Range - 150 miles (land), 75 miles (water)
Powered - Continental W670-9A 7 cylinder Radial-Engine
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Location. 38° 40.398′ N, 87° 32.281′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker can be reached from South 6th Street west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41). Marker is located on the grounds of Indiana Military Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 S 6th St, Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M-47 (a few steps from this marker); D.U.K.W. (a few steps from this marker); M5 3 inch gun (within shouting distance of this marker); M-211 (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Indianapolis (within shouting distance of this marker); M1 57mm Antitank Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); F-16 Fighting Falcon (within shouting distance of this marker); 3"/50 caliber gun Mk2 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
