Vessel Profile

LCM-8534 (US Army)

LCM-8534  (US Army)
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This landing craft, (mechanized) was built in 1968 by Gunderson Bros. Engineering Corp. in Portland, OR.

Historical Notes

Dirk Septer reports that "she is ex US Army LCM 8534 (US Navy designation: C201048) built under US Navy contract but delivered to the US Army."

Owners & Masters

In 1968 she was owned by the United States Army.

She was declared surplus at the end of the Viet Nam War.

She was owned by West Coast Tug & Barge Co., San Diego, CA USA.

In 2004-2012 she was owned by Egmont Fish Plant Ltd., Madeira Park BC Canada.

In 2013-2024 she was owned by Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

Armament

2 × .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns

References

Canada List of Shipping

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