USS Everglades (AD-24)

USS Everglades (AD-24) was a Klondike-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy shortly after World War II, in May 1951. Designed to provide maintenance, repair, and logistical support to destroyers and other small warships, Everglades operated primarily with the Atlantic Fleet, serving at bases along the U.S. East Coast and in the Mediterranean. The ship played a crucial role during the Cold War, ensuring fleet readiness during several key periods of tension. Decommissioned in August 1970, USS Everglades was later sold to the Italian Navy, where she continued her service under the name Andrea Doria.