About this Unit
**Resolute (AFDM-10)** is a floating dry dock that served the United States Navy. Originally constructed in 1945 as YFD-67, the dock was later renamed Resolute in 1979 and redesignated AFDM-10. Throughout its service life, Resolute provided essential maintenance and repair support to naval vessels, ensuring operational readiness, particularly in the Pacific region. The dry dock played a crucial role during the Cold War and beyond, servicing a variety of ships and submarines before eventually being decommissioned from active service.
Historical Facts
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Origin as a Floating Dry Dock:
Resolute (AFDM-10) was originally constructed as an AFDM-3-class medium auxiliary floating dry dock for the United States Navy, designed to service and repair naval vessels while afloat.
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World War II Service:
The dry dock was built during World War II, reflecting the Navy’s urgent need for mobile repair facilities to support wartime operations in remote locations.
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Multiple Names:
Over its lifetime, the dock has been known by several names: YFD-67, AFDM-10, and eventually Resolute, after being officially named in 1979.
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Pacific Deployments:
AFDM-10 spent much of its operational life in the Pacific, playing a critical support role for the U.S. 7th Fleet and other naval units.
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Vietnam War Service:
During the Vietnam War, Resolute provided essential repair and maintenance for ships engaged in combat operations, helping to maintain fleet readiness.
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Modernization and Upgrades:
Over the decades, Resolute underwent several upgrades and overhauls to improve its capacity and to handle increasingly larger and more complex ships.
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Support for Nuclear Submarines:
In addition to surface ships, Resolute was modified to service certain classes of nuclear-powered submarines, requiring extensive safety and technical adaptations.
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Decommissioning and Reserve:
Resolute was decommissioned from active Navy service and placed in reserve, reflecting changes in naval repair strategies and the introduction of newer facilities.
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Notable Repairs:
Over its career, Resolute assisted in the repair of numerous notable vessels, including destroyers, cruisers, and amphibious assault ships damaged in accidents or combat.
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Legacy and Historical Significance:
As one of the Navy’s longest-serving floating dry docks, Resolute represents an era of naval engineering ingenuity and played a quiet but vital role in ensuring operational readiness across multiple conflicts.
