Friday, May 26, 2006

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Higgins Boat Salvaged From Hurricane Debris

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Higgins Boat Salvaged From Hurricane Debris: "They are the military landing craft made famous by the D-Day beach invasion of World War Two. That's why 'Higgins Boats' hold a special place in our military's history.

One such boat that almost became hurricane debris is headed for a military museum instead.

'We move disabled equipment. Transport it back in for repair. This just happens to be a World War Two boat,' said commander Mark Prine, as he directed his troops.

National guard troops prepare to salvage a Higgins Boat. Hurricane Katrina deposited the landing craft near a canal off North Street."

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