USS Ortolan ASR-22

USS Ortolan (ASR-22) was a twin-hulled submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1973. Designed specifically for submarine rescue operations, she was equipped with sophisticated diving and salvage equipment, including support for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV). Throughout her service, Ortolan participated in submarine rescue exercises and stood ready to provide assistance during submarine emergencies during the Cold War. She was decommissioned in 1995 after over two decades of service, reflecting advances in submarine rescue technology and changing operational requirements.