AKA-13

USS Thuban (AKA-13) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She served extensively in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major amphibious operations including the invasions of Kwajalein, Saipan, Leyte, and Okinawa. Thuban provided vital logistics support, delivering troops, vehicles, and supplies to the front lines under combat conditions. After the war, she continued to serve with the Atlantic Fleet until her decommissioning in 1967. Throughout her service, USS Thuban earned six battle stars for her World War II contributions.