LY SPEAR AS36

USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36) was a submarine tender of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1970 and named after Leonidas Young Spear, a notable naval officer. Designed to provide maintenance, logistical support, and supplies to nuclear-powered submarines, the ship played a crucial role during the Cold War, primarily serving with the Atlantic Fleet. Homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, L.Y. Spear supported numerous submarine squadrons and participated in various fleet exercises, enhancing the operational readiness of U.S. submarine forces. The vessel was decommissioned in 1996 after over two decades of distinguished service.