USS Arcturus (AF-52)

USS Arcturus (AF-52) was an Alstede-class stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1950. Originally built as SS Golden Eagle in 1942, she served in the Pacific during World War II before being acquired by the Navy and renamed. Throughout the Korean War and into the Cold War era, Arcturus played a crucial role in replenishing fleet units at sea, delivering food, refrigerated stores, and other supplies to U.S. and allied ships. She was decommissioned in 1972 after more than two decades of support operations, contributing significantly to the Navy’s sustained readiness during major conflicts and peacetime deployments.