USS Florikan (ASR-9)

USS Florikan (ASR-9) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, Florikan played a crucial role in supporting submarine operations in the Pacific, conducting rescue and salvage missions, and assisting damaged submarines. She earned three battle stars for her wartime service, notably participating in the rescue of survivors from the sunken USS Sculpin (SS-191). After the war, Florikan continued to serve in training and support roles until her decommissioning in 1991.