USS Arneb (AKA:LKA-56)

The USS Arneb (AKA/LKA-56) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She played a vital role in World War II, participating in the Pacific campaign and supporting amphibious operations by delivering troops, equipment, and supplies. After the war, Arneb served in the Korean War and was later redesignated as an amphibious cargo ship (LKA-56) in 1969. The ship also supported Operation Deep Freeze, aiding Antarctic expeditions, before being decommissioned in 1971.