USS Manatee (AO-58)

USS Manatee (AO-58) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. During World War II, she played a vital role in fueling Allied ships at sea during operations in the Pacific Theater, including support for the Okinawa campaign. After the war, Manatee continued to serve through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing essential logistical support to naval forces engaged in both conflicts. The ship was decommissioned in 1973 after nearly three decades of distinguished service and was eventually scrapped.