Landing Craft Infantry (LCI)

This large barge was used to land an infantry company, once the beach had been secured. Depending on the type, it could carry between 102 and 182 soldiers, or 75 tonnes of cargo. LCIs were between 105 and 158 feet long (approximately 32 to 48 m) and armed with a 40 mm Vickers gun or several 20 mm Oerlikon guns.

Find out more : note on ONI 226