USS Reclaimer (ARS-42)

The **USS Reclaimer (ARS-42)** was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. She served primarily in the Pacific, supporting fleet operations by conducting salvage, towing, and rescue missions for damaged or stranded vessels. During the Vietnam War, Reclaimer played a crucial role in recovery and repair operations, often working in hazardous combat zones to support naval and allied forces. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later transferred to the Mexican Navy.