USS Salisbury Sound (AV-13)

USS Salisbury Sound (AV-13) was a Currituck-class seaplane tender commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1945. Although too late for combat service in World War II, she played a crucial support role during the Korean War, tending seaplanes engaged in reconnaissance and patrol missions. The ship also operated extensively throughout the Pacific, supporting U.S. naval aviation and participating in Cold War operations, including deployments to Taiwan and Vietnam. USS Salisbury Sound was decommissioned in 1967, having served as a vital asset for maritime patrol and seaplane operations during her active years.