Seaplanes are a unique and efficient way of getting from one place to another. The planes are able to fly low and fast. More significantly, since they can take off and land on water, seaplanes have more flexibility when traveling from the mainland to island sites.

How did the seaplanes help the sailors?

Observation seaplanes are military aircraft with flotation devices allowing them to land on and take off from water. Their primary purpose was to observe and report enemy movements or to spot the fall of shot from naval artillery, but some were armed with machineguns or bombs.

Are seaplanes good for the environment?

In a five year study on the environmental effects of seaplanes, the US Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for many of the waterways of the USA, concluded they had no negative environmental impact on air quality, water quality, soil quality, wildlife, fisheries or hydrology.