AS12 USS SPERRY

The USS Sperry (AS-12) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned into the United States Navy in 1942. Named after inventor Elmer Sperry, she provided vital repair, supply, and support services to submarines in the Pacific Theater throughout World War II, including during key operations at Pearl Harbor, Midway, and Guam. After the war, Sperry continued to serve during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring the operational readiness of the U.S. submarine fleet. Decommissioned in 1982, the USS Sperry earned multiple battle stars and commendations for her decades of dedicated service.