LCI(L) 135
Landing Craft Infantry - Large
LCI(L)-135 was built in the USA and transferred to the RN on completion. She was transferred to the RCN on 29 Jan 1944. During the D-Day landing, LCI(L)-135 was damaged by submerged obstacles and had to be repaired on the Normandy beaches so she could leave with the tide and return to England. On 02 Sep 1944 she was paid off and returned to the RN, being returned to the USN on 14 Mar 1946.
RCN Memories: A Sailor's Tale: From Ansell to Infinity
Photos and Documents Ship's company photos
Commanding Officers
Lt John Douglas Kell, RCNVR (was CO on 06 Jun 1944 for D-Day Landings)
They shall not be forgotten
Former Crew Members
Photos and Documents
(LCIL135-001)Infantrymen of The North Nova Scotia Highlanders landing from LCI(L) 135 of the 2nd Canadian (262nd RN) Flotilla during Exercise FABIUS III, Bracklesham Bay, England, 04 May 1944 // Credit: Glen M. Frankfurter / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-137005 (LCIL135-002) LCI(L) 135 // RCN Press Release photo // From the collection of Laurence (Larry) Fricke // Courtesy of Linda Carleton (LCIL135-003) LCI(L) 135 // From the collection of Frank Tucker // Courtesy of Joe Phelan
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