USS Patapsco (AOG-1)

USS Patapsco (AOG-1) was a Patapsco-class gasoline tanker commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she played a crucial role transporting gasoline and other petroleum products to warships and remote naval bases in the Pacific Theater, often operating under hazardous conditions. Following the war, Patapsco continued her service during the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces by delivering fuel to forward areas. The ship remained active through various peacetime and conflict operations until she was finally decommissioned in 1974.