ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fairmile H landing craft

Okay kiddo, a fairmile h landing craft is a type of boat that was used during the Second World War. It was designed to transport soldiers and equipment from larger ships to the shore during amphibious operations.

Imagine you're playing with sand on the beach and you want to bring your toys closer to the water. You could just carry them there, right? But what if you had lots of toys and they were really heavy? It would be easier if you could put them all in a boat and sail them out to the water. That's what the fairmile h landing craft did, but instead of toys, they carried soldiers and weapons.

The fairmile h landing craft was about 85 feet long and was made of wood. It had a flat bottom and could carry up to 120 soldiers. The boat had a ramp at the front that could be lowered onto the beach so the soldiers could quickly disembark. This was important because they didn't want to get stuck on the beach for too long, where they could be attacked by the enemy.

The boat was powered by two diesel engines and could travel at speeds of up to 14 knots (that's about 16 miles per hour). It had lots of guns to defend itself and the soldiers it was carrying.

Overall, the fairmile h landing craft was an important tool for the Allied Forces during the war because it helped them move soldiers and equipment quickly and safely during amphibious operations. Just like your toy boat helps you move your toys to the water!