USS Satyr (ARL-23)

USS Satyr (ARL-23) was a landing craft repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Originally laid down as LST-1097 in 1944, she was quickly converted to an Achelous-class repair ship to support landing craft operations in the Pacific Theater. After serving in the latter stages of World War II, Satyr was decommissioned but later recommissioned during the Vietnam War, where she provided vital repair and support services to riverine and coastal forces. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1971, ending a distinguished career of naval service spanning nearly three decades.