uss opportune ars-41

USS Opportune (ARS-41) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built to provide salvage, towing, and rescue operations, she served extensively during the latter stages of World War II and throughout the Cold War era. The ship supported fleet operations by assisting damaged vessels, conducting towing missions, and participating in recovery efforts, notably in both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. USS Opportune remained in active service until her decommissioning in 1993, after nearly five decades of distinguished service.