The operation came to naught, as the Germans did not have any plans for naval landings.
On 31 October 1943 another Soviet naval landing was launched.
Alternatively, the fort could be attacked via the salt marshes, or by a naval landing.
However the marshes could only be traversed on foot and then only very slowly, while a naval landing was subject to sea conditions.
The Sa'iqa company would join the attack via a naval landing and would be separated into two groups.
The international force made a naval landing and is now occupiying part of the port area.
The police do not usually practice naval landings, but events at Rikers Island in August offered a reason to start experimenting.
Hovercraft have been in use for naval landings by military forces since the 1960s.
The Lanchester was envisioned as a weapon used for guarding prisoners and accompanying naval landing and assault parties.
However, the aircraft is unable to perform naval landings without jettisoning unexpended ordnance.