The dropping water level of Lake Mead has brought a World War II-era landing craft above the surface of the drought-stricken reservoir this month. The landing craft, a diving spot for many years, was ...
The lake stood at around 1,042 feet above sea level on Monday, down about 25 feet from the same time last year and 44 feet below its 2020 depth, according to CNN senior meteorologist Brandon Miller.
A World War II-era vessel is the latest relic to surface from Lake Mead's watery grave as the reservoir shrinks to historic levels. The Higgins landing craft has emerged sideways in the fast-receding ...
The amphibious operations in Korea depended heavily on the highly specialized landing craft, which the U.S. developed during World War II. Among those used at Inchon: LSD (Landing Ship—Dock) carries ...