USS Rigel

USS Rigel refers to several United States Navy ships, most notably USS Rigel (AF-58) and USS Rigel (AD-13). USS Rigel (AD-13) was a destroyer tender commissioned in 1922, serving throughout World War II by providing repair and logistical support to Allied naval forces in the Pacific Theater. After decades of valuable service, she was decommissioned in 1946. USS Rigel (AF-58), a stores ship commissioned in 1955, played a vital role during the Cold War, supplying fleet units with food and refrigerated stores until her decommissioning in 1992. Both ships were named after the bright star Rigel, symbolizing guidance and support to the fleet.