Thesaurus Term/Concept: WHALE UNIT
| Identifier | 100496 |
|---|---|
| Class | MARITIME CRAFT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A floating pier, comprised of a floating pierhead (SPUD) and a roadway resting on pontoons (BEETLES). The pierhead and roadway were capable of rising and falling with the tide enabling unloading of troops and equipment to occur at any state of the tide. |