USS Recovery (ARS-43)

USS Recovery (ARS-43) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed for towing, salvage, and rescue operations, she served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, supporting fleet exercises and assisting distressed vessels. Throughout her career, Recovery participated in notable missions, including recovery operations for downed aircraft and support during the space program by retrieving space capsules. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994, leaving a legacy of dedicated support to naval operations and maritime safety.