BARK (LARC - 60)
Lighter Amphibious Re-supply Cargo
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Lighter Amphibious Re-supply Cargo |
On a recent visit to Portsmouth I saw from the motorway 2 LARC's as big as houses sitting on waste land. After a little fact finding mission I managed to get up-close and personal with these brutes. After a little struggle I managed to get aboard one of these monsters and the pictures below are the results. I must tell you that unless you have actually seen these vehicles and stood on one you can not appreciate their size. Although they have been sitting for a time and the local kids have had a go they are in a rather complete condition. Unfortunately it looks like they may not be there much longer and if not saved will be going to the scrap yard heaven.
LARC 16 looking from the Bow/Front.
LARC 16 from the Stern/Rear..
The Bow/Front of the second LARC.
The Stern/Rear of the second LARC
The drivers position situated at the Stern meant that you could not see where
you were going.
The Cargo hold looking fore towards the Bow Ramp.
Looking Aft from the Bow. That Cargo bay can accommodate a tank or 200 men.
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| Year: | 1952 | Hull Length: | 62' 7" | |
| Main Armament: | none | Width: | 26' 7" | |
| Machine Guns: | none | Height: | 19' 6" | |
| Armour: | na | Engines: | 4x General Motors 2 stroke, 71 series diesel engines, 165bhp | |
| Crew: | 2 | Speed: | 15 mph (land)
7 mph (water) |
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| Weight: | 60 tons
Could carry 100 tons or 200 men !! |
Range: | 150 miles (land)
75 miles (water) |
