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A duplex drive tank.

Fitted with propellers and a waterproof dam which fit around the tank (just above the tread), the tanks could theoretically float in the water and be propelled at speeds approaching 4 knots. Unfortunately, the seas were too rough on D-Day and most sank.

 
Duplex-drive DD tank at the D-Day Wrecks Museum in Port en Bessin, France
Time picture taken Fri Jun 21 14:31:24 2002
Location picture taken D-Day Wrecks Museum
Port en Bessin, France
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