Higgins Industries Beachmaster in Louisiana swamp on 5 March 1945

The Strahan Collection, from the Collection of the National WWII Museum
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Higgins Industries built Beachmaster in Louisiana swamp. "Higgins. Climbing 48% levee at a 30% side approach. Tank was stable throughout maneuver. File No. 663-990-222. Subject: Beachmaster. Photographer: Rutherford, 05 March 1945."

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The collection is comprised of items and photographs relating to Andrew Higgins, his vessels, and his company Higgins Indistries.
Geography: 
Louisiana
Latitude: 
31.000
Longitude: 
-92.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Boat & ship industry--Louisiana
Amphibious vehicles--American--Louisiana