USS Merrick (AKA-97)

USS Merrick (AKA-97) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. She participated in the closing stages of World War II, supporting occupation operations in Japan and transporting cargo and personnel throughout the Pacific. During the Korean War, Merrick was reactivated and served as a vital supply ship, delivering equipment and troops to combat zones. After years of service, she was finally decommissioned in 1969 and later transferred to the Chilean Navy.