USS Krishna (ARL-38)

USS Krishna (ARL-38) was a landing craft repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, near the end of World War II. Originally laid down as LST-1149, she was converted to an Achelous-class repair ship to provide maintenance and support for landing craft and small vessels. After serving briefly in the Pacific theater, Krishna was decommissioned in 1947 but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, supporting amphibious operations and riverine forces. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1971 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register, concluding her distinguished service career.