ISBN: | 978-5-5143-6421-3 |
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Ramped Cargo Lighter or RCL was a landing craft used in many parts of the world during the Second World War. Designed in Canada and manufactured in Vancouver and Toronto, its primary purpose was lighterage work following assault landings. The RCL also provided water transport in coastal operations. These lighters were built in sections to simplify shipping and assembled in the theatre of operations.