USS Vesuvius (AE-15)

USS Vesuvius (AE-15) was an ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served during the latter part of World War II, supplying ammunition to combat ships in the Pacific Theater. After the war, Vesuvius was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing vital logistical support to naval operations. The ship remained active through numerous deployments until her final decommissioning in 1973.