US NAVY Seabees NL Pontoon Barge
- Код: ASQ72004
- Вес: 400 kg
- На складе: 1 szt.
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- Производитель: Attack Squadron (Poland)
- Цена: $42.66
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US NAVY Seabees NL Pontoon Barge. Aseembly model kit made from resin and photoetched parts. Contains no paint or glue. Sclae 1:72. For adult colectors over 14 years old
History
In 1941 the U.S. Navy established the engineering battalions, later called the Seabees. To fill Seabees needs a pontoon system also known as “magic box” was designed by Bureau of Yards and Docks. System of modular pontoons allowed the assembly of many of the necessary floating constructions, both for the landing operations, as well as transportation and engineering. Model barge is just an example of such use of pontoons.
Barge 3 / 7 consisted of three rows of seven pontoons (including elements of the bow and stern) and propulsion module, which contained a 115 hp engine, gearbox and steering. Barge could be used to transport ammunition, fuel, equipment and even airplanes, from cargo ships to shore. Was also used as a floating gas station for LVT.
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Juergen Kurz; Salzburg Austria
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03-01-2012 |
