# Is anyone knows where can I find landing ship tank for sale in Australia?
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**Category:** Factual Questions
**Created:** [August 20, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231 "2017-08-20T23:42:21Z")
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### Author:  [@raymondlpottorff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raymondlpottorff)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/1 "2017-08-20T23:42:21Z")
Anyone have any ideas? we have to get building materials to an undeveloped island where we’re building lodge.
Thanks in advance for any advice. 🙂
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### Author:  [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/2 "2017-08-21T00:06:29Z")
Google [is your friend](https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats/results.html?keywords=Landing+Barge&action=search&match=all+words)… along with a million or so in readies. Unless you only really need something dinky.
The white shoe brigade doesn’t have enough toys?
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### Author:  [@Isilder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isilder)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/3 "2017-08-21T03:00:17Z")
Here’s the news of the national conference, stating there’s about 20 still running.
> **[Amphibious war machines | PHOTOS](https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/4351270/amphibious-war-machines-photos/)**
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> They're rare, they're old, they're tough and they're awesome - Amphibious vehicles in the Hunter.
Not sure they can carry the load you are thinking of.
Why not just make a barge from 44 gallon drumps tied together.
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### Author:  [@Isilder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isilder)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/4 "2017-08-21T03:15:34Z")
oops nm
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### Author:  [@bluezooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bluezooky)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/5 "2017-08-21T09:09:41Z")
I believe you may be looking for an aluminium oyster boat assuming your not heading too far into the open ocean.
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### Author:  [@Evan\_Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evan_Drake)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/6 "2017-08-21T09:47:38Z")
I’d contact and ask advice from shipping offices near your departure point. They may even quote you a price for delivery cheaper than you could do it yourself.
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### Author:  [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/7 "2017-08-21T11:42:26Z")
You just need to hire a small landing barge for a day. Where are you precisely? I know people.
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### Author:  [@Weisshund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weisshund)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/8 "2017-08-21T21:40:02Z")
Did he really ask for an [LST?](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/The_Royal_Navy_during_the_Second_World_War_HMS_Bachaquero_at_Bone_IWM_A_15709.jpg)
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### Author:  [@raymondlpottorff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raymondlpottorff)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2017, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/9 "2017-08-30T00:13:03Z")
> [@](#):
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> Here’s the news of the national conference, stating there’s about 20 still running.
> [http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/st...chines-photos/](http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/st...chines-photos/)
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> Not sure they can carry the load you are thinking of.
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> Why not just make a barge from 44 gallon drumps tied together.
Haha, maybe not a good idea 🙂
We’re going to start our project this September and I thinking after we build it we will use this as a regular transportation to this Island. So I still looking for a great recommendations and advice where I can find the best LCT. Thanks for the reply 🙂
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### Author:  [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/10 "2017-08-30T01:38:12Z")
What are you transporting in regards to size/tonnage/roll-on roll-off capability? Do you need self-powered or a barge and tug? Is there a dock at each end? Distance traveled? Speed needed? Sea State?
I’m saying, we’re going to need a little more information.
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### Author:  [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/11 "2017-08-30T15:32:48Z")
Sounds like a job for the [Hard Drive Marine LC-7](http://www.harddrivemarine.com/boats/lc-7/).
This unusual craft can beach itself and then “walk” its way onshore. Here’s a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBgnjS8IsJQ).
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### Author:  [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/12 "2017-08-30T15:56:37Z")
How much you looking to spend?
ETA: Check your PMs.
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### Author:  [@raymondlpottorff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raymondlpottorff)
#### Post date: [September 8, 2017, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-knows-where-can-i-find-landing-ship-tank-for-sale-in-australia/794231/13 "2017-09-08T04:28:53Z")
Based on the materials we need to transport, what we need is about 39m to 64m LCT. The location of the project is in Australia. So, we we’re looking a company which is nearer and easy to deliver the LCT.
Thanks,
Raymond