HMLCT 7074

LCT 7074 is an amphibious assault ship for landing tanks, other vehicles and troops on beachheads.

The vessel was raised by the National Museum of the Royal Navy in October 2014 and transported by sea to Portsmouth for restoration.

The vessel was built by Hawthorn Leslie at Hebburn and was powered by two American Sterling Admiral petrol engines owing to a shortage of Paxman diesels.

Following the invasion, the craft spent several months ferrying vehicles, troops, supplies and ammunition across the Channel.

[7] Restoration of LCT 7074 was completed in 2020, and she was moved in August to a permanent display at Portsmouth's The D-Day Story museum.

Sherman tank displayed on the tank deck