HIGGINS BOAT CEREMONY, Louisiana
Summary
New Orleans, LA (Nov. 6)--Preparations to lower the Higgins Boat PA33-21 in the water gets underway after its christening and commisioniong ceremony. The PA33-21 is christened and commissioned into active, historical service in the United States Coast Guard. The Higgins Boat was constructed by volunteers for the National D-Day Museum after an authentic Higgins LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) no longer existed except for a few wrecks that were beyond repair. The Higgin Boats played a significant role in the Normandy landings. USCG photo by PA3 Patrick Montgomery
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ceremony
boat
christening
commissioning
higgins
cgvi
pa 33 21
lcvp
petty officer 3rd class patrick montgomery
new orleans
la
higgins boat ceremony
dvids
us coast guard district 8
us coast guard
Date
06/11/1999
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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