The Landing Craft, Support (Large) were two distinct classes of amphibious warfare vessels used by the United States Navy (USN) in the Pacific and the Royal Navy in World War II.

All U.S. Navy Landing Craft of World War II, listed by type and class, with descriptions and links to individual pages.

USS LCS (L) (3)-102 is an LCS (L) (3)-1 Class Landing Craft Support ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. The vessel was completed near the end of the war and saw …

During the Battle of Okinawa, LCS (L) (Landing Craft, Support (Large)) ships played a crucial role in battles against attacking kamikaze planes. Although much smaller than destroyers they …

Nov 24, 2023 · Using the hull of the LCI (landing craft infantry) as a basis, the Navy devised the Landing Craft Support (Large) (Mark 3), or simply LCS. Entering service in 1944 and combat …

Commissioned USS LCS (L) (3)-33, 27 September 1944, LT. C. J. Boone USNR in command During World War II USS LCS (L) (3)-33 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater:

Although World War II was in its final stages by then, LCS-102 arrived in time to participate in the Battle of Okinawa, taking part in the Gunto operation between 18 and 30 June 1945. In …

Jun 26, 2024 · Home of the USS LCS (L) (3)-102, the last Mighty Midget. Learn more about 102 and the role Landing Craft Support ships played in World War II.

The LCS or Landing Craft Support along with its accompanying Landing Craft Support, Large, was a series of support ships and gunboats that were used by the United States Navy during …

Dec 20, 2014 · Welcome to the website of the National Association of USS LCS (L) 1-130. We are a World War II veterans organization dedicated to preserving the history of our ships, the …