Amphibian Truck - DUKW-353 - Tacoma, WA
Posted by: Hikenutty
N 47° 05.876 W 122° 36.913
10T E 529199 N 5216118
This vehicle can be found on display in the outdoor area of the Fort Lewis Military Museum.
Waymark Code: WM2G94
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2007
Views: 126
The following information is from the fact sheet found on the equipment at the Fort Lewis Military Museum:
- Weight: 19,570 lbs.
- Height: 8'9"
- Length: 31'
- Width: 8'3"
- Top Speed: 45 mph
- Crew: 1 driver
- Payload: 5,350 lbs or 25 soldiers
- Weapons: M-2 .50 with 200 rounds
The chassis of the DUKW was based upon a standard 2 1/2 ton 6x6 truck with a flotation collar that allowed the truck to swim from ship to shore, or it could be used for water crossing operations when bridges were destroyed. Entering service in 1942, this truck is still in civilian use in many countries today.
Location restrictions: 12-4, Wednesday through Sunday
First must check in at main gate Visitor Center. Bring driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and your social security number to receive clearance to be on the base.
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2.) Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit
3.) Please provide any additional information about the equipment you may have that is not listed in the waymark's description.
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