USS Marias (AO-57)

USS Marias (AO-57) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she played a critical role in fueling naval vessels at sea, supporting major operations in the Pacific Theater, including the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa campaigns. After the war, Marias continued to serve through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring sustained fleet operations through underway replenishment. She was decommissioned in 1973 after nearly three decades of vital logistical service.