USS HOIST ARS 40

USS Hoist (ARS-40) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Serving in the final months of World War II, she provided critical salvage, repair, and diving operations in the Pacific theater. After the war, USS Hoist continued her service, supporting naval operations during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and undertaking numerous peacetime missions, including towing and recovery tasks. She remained active until her decommissioning in 1994, earning multiple commendations for her vital support roles across nearly five decades of service.