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The US Navy's "Brown Water Navy" in South Vietnam (1965-1971) was used for the same purpose as the US Navy's "Brown Water Navy" during the US Civil War (American Civil War) in 1861-65...interdiction (gun runners, etc.) and control of the rivers (inland waterways).
The USN Brown Water Navy in RVN (Republic of South Vietnam) was a riverine force consisting of many types of river craft; most of which were converted WWII landing craft. However, the main (most famous) ones were:
1. Swift Boats (PCF-Patrol Craft Fast)-All aluminum, 50 feet long, 5 crewmen & 1 officer commanding, 2 fifties forward, 1 fifty over and under (81mm mortar, lanyard fired) aft, twin screws, diesel engines. These warboats could strike along the coastline (ocean) or inland.
2. Monitors-All steel converted from a WWII USN LCM (Landing Craft Medium/Mechanized). 105mm cannon in single turret or 40mm cannon. Optional two flame thrower port/starboard aft of fore turret. About 60 ft long.
3. PBRs (Patrol Boat River)-Seen in the film Apocalypse Now. All fiberglass, twin jet propulsion (no screws), 32' long, 5 crewmen no officer in charge (senior enlisted man captained the boat). Armed with fifities.
4. Alpha Boats (ASPB-Assault Support Patrol Boat)- All steel construction (some sources state mostly steel with aluminum super structures). These were the destroyers and mine sweepers of the Riverine Forces. The Alpha Boat was the ONLY USN riverine vessel to be designed and built especially for the Viet War by the Gunderson Brothers in Oregon state. The others were from either existing modified civilian designs or converted WWII craft.
Plastic model kit companies (Revell) have marketed the Swift Boat & Tamiya has marketed their PBR (which they labeled a Pibber). The French RAG (River Assault Group) boat from their war (1946-1954) was also marketed by a model kit company in the 1990s.
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Where is LZ Jude located in Vietnam?
Firebases in Vietnam, were like towns in America, they were everywhere! It is recommended that you obtain the book: "WHERE WE WERE IN VIETNAM: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE FIREBASES, MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, AND NAVAL VESSELS OF THE VIETNAM WAR 1945-1975" By Michael P. Kelley
What kind of boats were used for the Dunkirk evacuation?
During the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, a variety of boats were used, including naval vessels, fishing boats, and civilian craft. Notable among them were small boats like fishing trawlers, pleasure yachts, and lifeboats, which were mobilized by the British public to assist in the rescue operation. These civilian boats played a crucial role in ferrying troops from the beaches of Dunkirk to larger ships offshore, contributing significantly to the successful evacuation of over 330,000 Allied soldiers.
How many different boats did the Ancient Egyptians use?
The Ancient Egyptians used several types of boats, primarily for transportation, trade, and fishing. Common types included the papyrus reed boats, which were lightweight and used on the Nile, and larger wooden boats for carrying goods and people over longer distances. Additionally, they had specialized vessels like the solar boats used in burial practices for the pharaohs. Overall, the diversity of boats reflects their reliance on the Nile River for daily life and commerce.
What year was the jungle war in the Vietnam?
Jungle (heavily forested) is the terrain, like snow, mountains, or the desert (even the ocean is terrain, such as a naval war). You might mean "guerrilla warfare." From 1955 thru 1964 was guerrilla warfare restricted to South Vietnam. From the Tonkin Gulf incident (August '64) onward commenced conventional warfare against North Vietnam.
Where did the Post-Vietnam Maritime Strategy called for the positioning of strong Naval forces along the seaward flanks of the Soviet Union?
The Post-Vietnam Maritime Strategy, developed in the 1980s by the U.S. Navy, called for the positioning of strong naval forces along the seaward flanks of the Soviet Union in areas like the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Pacific Ocean. This strategy aimed to contain Soviet naval expansion and protect vital sea lanes. By doing so, the U.S. sought to deter Soviet aggression and ensure freedom of navigation, ultimately contributing to the broader Cold War military strategy.
What was going to the Japanese naval school etajima like?
they have glass bottom boats and review their navy from the war
Which way does the water in a river move and why?
it moves through transportation like boats.
Where is LZ Jude located in Vietnam?
Firebases in Vietnam, were like towns in America, they were everywhere! It is recommended that you obtain the book: "WHERE WE WERE IN VIETNAM: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE FIREBASES, MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, AND NAVAL VESSELS OF THE VIETNAM WAR 1945-1975" By Michael P. Kelley
Correct this sentence did you ride won of the paddle boats along the Missouri river?
did you ride on won of th paddle boats alogn the missouri river
What is the difference between canals rivers streams and lakes?
A canal is a river with canal boats on it in which people live on, it usually has a gate to let boats in and out. A river is a long piece of water for example the Amazon river and the river Thames. A stream is like a river just very shallow and usually narrow but sometimes wide and a lake is a very large very deep pond basically just like 20 x deeper and larger.
Where Vietnam war start?
South Vietnam; although there were incidents along the NORTH Vietnamese coastline at, around, near, and above the 17th parallel (DMZ) involving US "Nasty Boats"; and in the Gulf of Tonkin. Nasty boats were built in northern Europe for the US, and looked very much like the wooden WW2 PT boats. These were pre-Swift Boat & PBR & Brown Water Navy days (Before 1965).
Why were boats buried around some pyramids?
So the deceased Pharoah could travel into the after life. They belived the after-life was somewhat like their land with a river similar to the Nile River.
Did World War 1 and the Vietnam War both have sea battles?
during the Vietnam war there was only a few naval battles but during ww1 there was a lot like the u-boat war at Peak and the battle of jutland island
How is polushion corst?
it is caused by chemicals that have been washed into the river or seas off of things like farms and boats and many more.
What is another name for a river boat?
During the US Civil War they were called "Paddle Wheelers." During the Vietnam War they were called "Riverine Boats." Mike Fink was called "king of the keelboaters". Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn had a "raft". Pocahontas and Powatan used a "canoe". Our Arctic neighbors (like Nanook of the North) used a "kayak".
What kind of boats were used for the Dunkirk evacuation?
During the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, a variety of boats were used, including naval vessels, fishing boats, and civilian craft. Notable among them were small boats like fishing trawlers, pleasure yachts, and lifeboats, which were mobilized by the British public to assist in the rescue operation. These civilian boats played a crucial role in ferrying troops from the beaches of Dunkirk to larger ships offshore, contributing significantly to the successful evacuation of over 330,000 Allied soldiers.
Who was Vietnam fighting against in 1964?
Vietnam wasn't fighting anybody in 1964 because there was no country named Vietnam. There were two nations, one called North Vietnam and another called South Vietnam. Just like the states North Carolina and South Carolina or North Dakota and South Dakota in America...FOUR separate states! In 1964 North Vietnam became engaged in war with America; after the Tonkin Gulf naval battle(s) in August 1964.
