USS sea lion apss315

USS **Sea Lion (APSS-315)** was originally commissioned as a Balao-class submarine in 1944 during World War II. She conducted several war patrols in the Pacific, earning two battle stars for her service, including rescuing prisoners of war and conducting special missions. After the war, she was converted into a submarine transport (APSS/LPSS) to support amphibious operations and special warfare, participating in covert training and exercises throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Sea Lion was decommissioned in 1970 after a distinguished career that showcased adaptability and innovation in submarine warfare.