LCM-8 (Yokohama)

Japan / Kanagawa / Yokohama
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The LCM-8 ("Mike Boat") is a river boat and mechanized landing craft used by the United States Navy and Army during the Vietnam War and subsequent operations. They are currently used by governments and private organizations throughout the world. The acronym stands for "Landing Craft Mechanized, Mark 8". (The "Mike Boat" term refers to the military phonetic alphabet, LCM being "Lima Charley Mike".)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LCM-8
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Coordinates:   35°28'14"N   139°38'32"E
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