Storm and Assault Boats

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Mark W. Tonner

Storm Boats(Assault Boat):
Construction: - Wood and Canvas folding boat
Dimensions: - 12 feet 1½ inches by 4 feet 1 inch
Weight: - 174 pounds
Capacity: 1x Infantry Section (10 men) plus 2x Sappers
Mobility: - by paddle (4x paddles plus 1x steering oar), or by hauling across, or by outboard motor

This type of boat seems to have been used for swimming Universal Carriers as pictured in a 1947 British/Canadian manual on crossing water obstacles. It is referred to as "Attachment, carrier flotation, assault boat. Mark 2." (Source: http://bcoy1cpb.pacdat.net/universal_carrier.htm)