USS Skylark (ASR-20)

USS Skylark (ASR-20) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Built to support and rescue distressed submarines, Skylark served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in numerous training exercises and submarine rescue operations during the Cold War era. Notably, she was involved in the search and recovery efforts following the tragic loss of USS Thresher (SSN-593) in 1963. Skylark remained an essential asset for undersea rescue and salvage missions until her decommissioning in 1973.