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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
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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)