Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
France
Manche
Cherbourg
Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont

Higgins Boat (LCVP) Memorial at Utah Beach

Discover
Places to see
France
Manche
Cherbourg
Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont

Higgins Boat (LCVP) Memorial at Utah Beach

Highlight • Monument

Higgins Boat (LCVP) Memorial at Utah Beach

Recommended by 48 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Higgins Boat (LCVP) Memorial at Utah Beach

    4.8

    (6)

    48

    hikers

    1. Sherman at Utah Beach – Utah Beach Museum loop from Audouville-la-Hubert

    10.4km

    02:36

    10m

    10m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Tips

    July 17, 2022

    Illustrates only too well how short-lived such a moment can be

    Translated by Google •

      July 3, 2022

      One of the Higgins landing craft used in large numbers to land on the Normandy beaches.

      The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins Boat was the most used landing craft in World War II.
      Source: Wikipedia

      Translated by Google •

        May 19, 2025

        The landing craft used during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) were essential for the successful landing of the Allied troops.
        LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) – "Higgins Boat": The most widely used landing craft.
        Capacity: 36 soldiers or one jeep, or 8,000 pounds of cargo.
        Length: approximately 11 meters.
        Special feature: Front hatch for quick unloading of troops.

        Translated by Google •

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 0 m

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Today

          Tuesday 11 November

          16°C

          13°C

          0 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

          Location: Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont, Cherbourg, Manche, France

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Monument aux morts du Jour-J 6 juin 1944

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy