Branson in Taney County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
M76 Otter
Ripley's Mobile Military Marvels
Photographed By Thomas Smith, November 4, 2022
1. M76 Otter Marker
Designed by the Pontiac Motor Division in the early 1950's as the T46, this vehicle began life intended replacement for the Studebaker M29 Weasel, This amphibious cargo carrier was designed to carry cargo or up to eight troops over shallow rivers and swampy terrains and would become the M76, also know as the Otter.
The M76 was almost entirely an aluminum construction, This made the vehicle extremely light, but also made it vulnerable to enemy fire, Believe It or Not!
Did You Know?
The title of honorary Marine can only be bestowed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Fewer than a 100 honorary Marines exist, including Chuck Norris, Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Gary Sinise, and Bugs Bunny!
Erected by Ripley's Believe It or Not!.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • War, Cold.
Location. 36° 38.273′ N, 93° 17.002′ W. Marker is in Branson, Missouri, in Taney County. Marker is on West 76 Country Blvd, 0.2 miles west of Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3326 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson MO 65616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M561 Gama Goat (here, next to this marker); M5 High Speed Tractor Artillery Transport / Chevrolet Class 110 Airfield Crash Truck
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Photographed By Thomas Smith, November 4, 2022
2. M76 Otter Display
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
