Designed and built by New Orleans boatbuilder Andrew Jackson Higgins, the famous Higgins Boat (LCVP) helped Allied troops land on enemy-held beaches during World War II—including Normandy on D-Day.
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The Higgins Boat: Louisiana’s Contribution to Victory in World War II — Louisiana Passport
From the boatyards of New Orleans to the beaches of Normandy and the islands of the Pacific, one of Louisiana’s most important contributions to World War II came in the form of a relatively small wood...
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September 16, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Designed and built by New Orleans boatbuilder Andrew Jackson Higgins, the famous Higgins Boat (LCVP) helped Allied troops land on enemy-held beaches during World War II—including Normandy on D-Day.
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