Allied Troops On Battleship During Coastal Barrage

The transcript discusses various states of men, from those who sleep to those who wish they could, and others who ensure they are not mistaken for the enemy, Bosch. It then shifts to a metaphorical navel-gazing and concludes with a direct hit on a landing craft.

What does a 'direct hit' refer to in the context of the text?

What type of craft is mentioned at the end of the text?