USS Escape (ARS 6)

USS Escape (ARS-6) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she provided vital salvage, towing, and rescue operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, supporting fleet movements and aiding damaged vessels. After the war, Escape continued her service during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War, participating in numerous recovery missions and training exercises. Decommissioned in 1978, USS Escape was later transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard, where she continued to serve until her final decommissioning.