Landing Craft Utility
SHIP TYPE DESIGNED FOR TRANSPORTING AMPHIBIOUS FORCES AND CARGO TO SHORE
Landing Craft, Utility; LCU Mark 10; Landing craft utility; Golfo de Tribugá-class landing craft; Landing Craft Utility (United States); Golfo de Tribuga-class landing craft
A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) is a type of boat used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore. They are capable of transporting tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops from amphibious assault ships to beachheads or piers.