Landing Craft Collection

Anzac Cove
Allied troops at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli Peninsula, during the Gallipoli campaign. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery on the German-held east bank of the Rhine, 25th March, 1945. After Operation Plunder, Churchill, Montgomery, and a party of U.S

WWII: POSTER, c1943. This is the year! Its up to us to let em have it! Lithograph, c1943

Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-1885)
Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-85). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Landing a 155 mm gun at Sedd-ul [i.e., Sedd-el] Bahr, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Landing a 155 mm gun at Sedd-ul [i.e., Sedd-el] Bahr, 1915. Warships near the Gallipoli Penninsula, Turkey during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I.

French Landing party, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Landing party, between c1914 and c1915. French forces in small boats next to a larger ship, possibly at the beginning of World War I.

View of the harbour in Malta, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the harbour in Malta, 1742-1801. Ships and boats sail on the water. In the foreground there are groups of figures with goods on the waterfront

Landing of the French Troops at the Island of Trescos-- one of the Aland Group, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Landing of the French Troops at the Island of Trescos-- one of the Aland Group, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

The Landings at the Island of Kong-Kars--one of the Aland Group, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Landings at the Island of Kong-Kars--one of the Aland Group, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

String of pontoons in tow of stream launch, approaching landing stage, Chemulpo, c1904. Creator: Robert Lee Dunn
String of pontoons in tow of stream launch, approaching landing stage, Chemulpo, c1904

Steam launch carrying six over-crowded boat loads soldiers to landing, Chemulpo, c1904. Creator: Robert Lee Dunn
Steam launch carrying six over-crowded boat loads soldiers to landing, Chemulpo, c1904

Motor landing craft under construction, 1942
In August 1941 the GWR began building the first of a large number of motor landing craft in the Carriage and Wagon shops at Swindon. No

British assault craft reaching the shores of Toamasina, Madagascar during Second World War. 16th October 1942

American troops of the 34th Infantry Division landing on the beaches at Surcouf, twenty miles east of Algiers. Operation Torch signalled the American entry into the Mediterranean War

A Royal Engineer bulldozer seen here on Gold beach. June 16th 1944

American landing craft on Okinawa. Landing craft nose inshore to land troops and supplies as the American invasion of Okinawa, Ryukyu island less than too miles from the Japanese homeland

The British landing on Ramree Island, Arakan. 15th February 1945

The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th
The Historic Landing from the " River Clyde" at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th, 1915, 1916. Sedd el Bahr was the site of V Beach, the landing zone for SS River Clyde

England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southsea, The D-Day Story Museum, World War Two Landing Craft LCT7074

RFA Argus in the distance, off the cost of Sierra Leone
Image shows RFA Argus in the distance, off the cost of Sierra Leone.A Landing craft is in the foreground along with a Raiding Craft

Members of Charlie Company 40 Commando and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (ASRM)
HMS Bulwarks embarked Royal Marines put on a showstopper by storming a beach in Gibraltar. Exercise Sea Snake saw commandos from Charlie Company 40 Commando and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (ASRM)

Amphibious Assault Demonstration at Pentewan Beach, Cornwall
Royal Marine Landing Craft hit the beach during an amphibious assault demonstration at Pentewan Beach, Cornwall. The Marines of 40 Cdo had disembarked from HMS Ocean during Exercise Southwest Sword

A Royal Marine LCVP Landing Craft
A Royal Marine Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) Landing Craft is pictured crashing through the surf near Tregantle Beach in Cornwall

The Recent Disturbances in Zululand; Royal Scots Disembarking at Durban, Natal, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Recent Disturbances in Zululand; Royal Scots Disembarking at Durban, Natal, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Disembarkation of King Louis IX (1215-70) during the Crusades, c. 1930 (colour litho)
CHT174694 The Disembarkation of King Louis IX (1215-70) during the Crusades, c.1930 (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The first British troops disembark from the specially designed landing ladders
STC368756 The first British troops disembark from the specially designed landing ladders. In the middle soldiers carry a scooter, 6 June 1944 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

British Royal Marines in a dummy landing craft training for landing on enemy territory, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo)
6015198 British Royal Marines in a dummy landing craft training for landing on enemy territory, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo) by English Photographer

Sailor on a landing craft poses with a captured German helmet and rifle after delivering re-enforcements to the Normandy coast 10 days after the D-Day landings 16th June 1944

Royal Indian landing craft. (Picture) As soon as the landing craft touches the shore a wave of troops pour out to secure the beachhead. Circa 15th January 1945

Landing craft infantry of the 9th Canadian Infantry prior to their landing on Juno beach during the D-Day landing sin Normandy, Northern France. 6th June 1944

Picture shows an unusual craft on The River Thames outside Westminster. Suggests it is a small set or landing crafts. Picture taken circa 1st November 1941

American troops landing at Arzew, near Oran. (Picture) 500 ship convoy safely transported Allied troops to Northern Africa where simultaneous landings were made at strategic locations

A dummy Landing Craft Tank, Mk 11, of rigid construction designed by Messrs Cox & Co of Watford Used as a decoy in South East Coast harbour when preparing for the Invasion of France

Bren carriers come off landing craft during an exercise in Scotland. Picture taken circa 10th July 1941

Assault across the Elbe. Buffaloes carrying troops and equipment. Circa April 1945

L. C. As depart from a jumping off point for the attack on Flushing by British
L.C.As depart from a jumping off point for the attack on Flushing by British Commandos. 4th November 1944

Canadians in landing craft near the port of Piraeus in Greece Second World War. 9th November 1944

Allied landing craft approaching Sicily. 18th July 1943

Troops unloading at Anzio. Men up to their waists in water, unloading stores. Meanwhile beach roads are being prepared for and light traffic. 10th July 1943

Canadians unloading on a beach in Sicily during Second World War. 13th July 1943

The Landing Craft Personnel or LCP speed towards their rendezvous. The Landing Craft Personnel or LCP was a landing craft used extensively in the Second World War

US Navy Pontoon bridge over the Rhine. 26th March 1945

Tanks unloading from a landing craft at Nettuno. 5th February 1944

A landing craft infantry going to the aid of LCI (S) 532 which was hit by enemy shells below the waterline during the landing by Royal Marine commandos on the island of Walcheren at Westkapelle

Landing craft laden with troops approaching the Lofoten Islands. March 1941

Re-enforcements arriving off the Normandy coast 10 days after the D-Day landings 16th June 1944

British re enforcement land on Gold beach for the big push into the Normandy town of Caen. June 16th 1944

Norwegians being evacuated along with their luggage from the Svalbard Islands late one evening during the Spitzbergen Raid. 2nd September 1941

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"Landing Craft: From Gallipoli to Okinawa, a Historic Journey" Step back in time and witness the pivotal moments of history as landing craft played a crucial role in shaping the world we know today. Anzac Cove stands as a testament to their significance, where brave soldiers stormed ashore during World War I. Fast forward to 1945, and we find iconic figures like Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery crossing the Rhine on German-held territory using these remarkable vessels. During World War II, propaganda posters urged citizens with powerful messages like "This is the year. It's up to us to let 'em have it. " These captivating lithographs inspired hope and determination among those who saw them. Meanwhile, at Alexandria's Khedives Palace after bombardment in 1882, landing troops arrived via these crafts - an early glimpse into their potential. Innovation continued with advancements such as Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercrafts that glided effortlessly over water surfaces. Witnessing motor landing craft under construction in 1942 showcased the dedication behind building these formidable machines. The historic landing from River Clyde at Seddul Bahr during Gallipoli reminds us of both triumphs and sacrifices made by courageous souls. Today, The D-Day Story Museum in Portsmouth preserves memories of British assault craft reaching Toamasina shores or American troops storming Surcouf beaches during WWII. Okinawa witnessed American landing craft nose-inshore landings while Zululand experienced Royal Scots disembarking at Durban Natal back in 1888 – each event leaving an indelible mark on history. From battlefields to peaceful shores worldwide, they have left an enduring legacy that shaped our past and continues influencing our present.