USS Deliver (ARS-23)

• World War II Service: USS Deliver (ARS-23) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship that served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II. • Commissioning Date: The ship was launched on 25 September 1943 and commissioned into service on 15 May 1944. • Damage Control Expertise: Deliver was equipped to perform salvage, firefighting, towing, and repair operations, often venturing into hazardous combat zones to assist damaged vessels. • Okinawa Campaign: During the Battle of Okinawa, USS Deliver played a crucial role in rescuing and salvaging ships damaged by kamikaze attacks, frequently operating under fire. • Typhoon Recovery: In September 1945, Deliver participated in recovery and salvage operations after Typhoon Louise struck Okinawa, helping to rescue and repair numerous stranded and sunken vessels. • Postwar Operations: Following WWII, Deliver was involved in occupation duties in Japan, assisting with the clearing of harbors and navigation channels. • Korean War Service: The ship was recommissioned for the Korean War and supported United Nations forces by providing salvage and repair functions throughout the conflict. • Vietnam War Involvement: Later in her career, Deliver was deployed to support operations during the Vietnam War, demonstrating her versatility and enduring value. • Humanitarian Missions: Beyond combat support, Deliver also participated in humanitarian and peacetime salvage missions, including assisting distressed civilian vessels and disaster response. • Decommissioning and Fate: USS Deliver was finally decommissioned on 31 August 1979, after an impressive service life spanning over three decades, and was later sold for scrap in 1982.