The LCM-8 ("Mike Boat") is a river boat and mechanized landing craft used by the United States Navy and Army during the Vietnam War and subsequent operations. They are currently used by governments and private organizations throughout the world.

Sep 28, 2017 · By Vietnam, the Mike Boat, as it was now called, was starting to show its age, and the LCM-8 loomed on the horizon. The LCM-6 didn't go without a fight, however, making a name as an early workhorse in Vietnam.

Nov 13, 2015 · This video contains footage of a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) Mark-8, also known as a Mike Boat, sailing to Target Island near Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

May 26, 2017 · Forty years later, the shipmates journeyed from their civilian duty stations at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Panzer Kaserne to remember the 49 Sailors and Marines who lost their lives when a freighter collided with an LCM-6 “Mike” boat (landing craft-medium) returning them from a liberty call.

The LCM-8s (called Mike Boats) were well suited for river and inland waterway operations due to its shallow draft and, when fully loaded could carry 60 short tons of supplies or 200 personnel on short missions.

LCM-6 - LCM-6 "Mike Boat" Converted by MST and early SEAL personnel into a heavily armed boat nicknamed "Mighty Mo." Powered by 2- Detroit 6-71 Diesel engines; 348 hp (260 kW) sustained; twin shaft, or 2- Detroit 8V-71 Diesel engines;

By Vietnam, the Mike Boat, as it was now called, was starting to show its age, and a replacement known as the LCM-8 loomed on the horizon. The LCM-6 didn’t go without a fight, however, making a...

Feb 12, 2019 · Called boats instead of ships because of their size and affectionately referred to as "Mike" boats by those who love them, the Landing Craft, Mechanized (LCM) plays a vital role in the Navy's...

LCM-6 "Mike Boat" Engines: 2 Detroit Diesel 6-71, twin shafts, 348 hp or 2 Detroit Diesel 8-71 of 460 hp. Dimensions: 56'(long) x 14'(beam) Draft: 3.5' Weight: 64 tons Crew: 5 Cargo: 34 tons or 80 troops Speed: 9 knots Range: 130 miles @ 9 knots

The Mike boats continued south in the Intra-coastal waterway operating 24 hours a day in a waterway built mainly for daylight operation. The large tugs and the U.D. Page traveled outside due to...