What is another word for landing craft?
Pronunciation: [lˈandɪŋ kɹˈaft] (IPA) 
The term "landing craft" refers to any vessel or vehicle used for the transportation of troops, vehicles, weapons, or cargo from a ship to shore or vice versa. There are a few synonyms for landing craft which include amphibious boat, beach jumper, ferry, and transport. An amphibious boat is a type of landing craft that can operate on land and water while a beach jumper was the name given to World War II "landing-ship, vehicle, personnel" (LVP(L)s) by the United States Navy. A ferry is a type of landing craft that is used for the transportation of people and goods whereas a transport refers to a type of landing craft that is used to transport troops and vehicles.
