The Volkswagen Schwimmwagen is a light four-wheel drive amphibious car, used extensively by German ground forces during the Second World War. With over 15,000 units built, the Schwimmwagen is the most-produced amphibious car in history.
Volkswagen Schwimmwagen
A Schwimmwagen demonstrated in 2004
Spartan interior of the Schwimmwagen
Hermann Göring with a Schwimmwagen at Carinhall
An amphibious vehicle is a vehicle that is a means of transport viable on land as well as on or under water. Amphibious vehicles include amphibious bicycles, ATVs, cars, buses, trucks, railway vehicles, combat vehicles and hovercraft.
Pod Water Jet on a French VAB
A conestoga wagon
Amphibious steam-powered carriage designed by Oliver Evans (1775–1819)
Alligator tug Bonnechere, 1907