Join us for the most unusual tour
you'll ever take. DC Ducks is the newest, most exciting way to see
Washington. Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored 1942 "Duck" and let the adventure begin! From Union Station we'll waddle down to
the mall where you'll see the awe inspiring monuments and fabulous
Smithsonian Museums. Then at the Potomac River you'll splash down
for a whole different look at the nation's capital. From the land to
the water, it's ALL IN THE SAME VEHICLE!
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Our wise quacking captains will
entertain you with anecdotes, well researched historical facts and
the corniest jokes you've ever heard! Ducks depart hourly from Union
Station. The 90 minute, fully narrated tour covers the mall,
museums, monuments and splashing down in the Potomac. Guests will
enjoy a scenic river cruise, wind up at Gravely Point, underneath
the flight path of the landing planes at National Airport. |
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History of the Ducks
Ducks come from DUKW, a military acronym that designated the vehicle
as amphibious military
 personnel
carriers. D Stands for the year it was designated, 1942; U for its
amphibious nature; K for its
all-wheel drive; and W for its dual
rear axles.
DUKW's
were created following the attack on Pearl Harbor as a means to
transport supplies from
ships to areas that did not have port facilities. DUKW's were first
used
operationally during the invasion of Sicily. Nearly 90% of all
supplies came in by DUKW on the vital second and third days of the
invasion. D-Day brought a force of 2000 DUKW's to the Normandy
coasts. The fleet was an essential element in the strategic surprise
of the enemy which assumed the Allies needed a port to make an
effective landing. DUKW's are standard 2 1/2 ton GM trucks in a
water-tight shell with an added propeller.
Considered to be one of the most
successful amphibious vehicles ever made, there were ultimately over
21,000 produced by a work force consisting mainly of women working
in the war effort. After the war, the Army left many of the craft in
the towns and villages where they had operated, so the DUKW's can
still be found in different countries around the world. |
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Ducks depart hourly from Union Station. The 90 minute, fully
narrated tour covers the mall, museums, monuments, splashing
down in the Potomac. Guests will enjoy a scenic river cruise and
return to land at Gravely Point, underneath the flight path of
the landing planes at National Airport. The Ducks tour will then
return to Union Station. Our tours include a one hour tour on
land and 30 minutes tour on the water. Reservations are not
accepted and seating is on a first come first served basis. |
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Turn any event into something more fun and
exciting on the DC Ducks! The Ducks are available for private
charters! Just call (202) 832-9800 or
click here
for more information by email.
Our Ducks are fully restored, U.S. Coast Guard approved vessels.
We guarantee a safe and fun time that will delight every member
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DC Ducks
Union Station - Washington D.C. 20018
Telephone: (202) 832-9800 - Fax: (202) 832-9040
E-mail
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Historic Tours of America, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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