USS Petrel (ASR-14)

USS Petrel (ASR-14) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to support submarine rescue and salvage operations, Petrel played a critical role during the Cold War, participating in numerous training exercises and real-world missions, including the search and recovery efforts following the loss of USS Thresher (SSN-593) in 1963. Throughout her service, she provided vital assistance to distressed submarines and contributed to advancements in deep-sea diving and rescue technology. USS Petrel was decommissioned in 1991 after more than four decades of dedicated service.