USS Bushnell (AS-15)

USS Bushnell (AS-15) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1943. During World War II, she provided vital maintenance, repair, and logistical support to submarines operating in the Pacific Theater, particularly at bases such as Pearl Harbor, Midway, and Guam. After the war, Bushnell continued her service during the Cold War, supporting submarine operations from various locations, including Key West, Florida. She was decommissioned in 1970 after nearly three decades of service, having played a significant role in sustaining the Navy’s submarine fleet through two major eras.