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USS SANTA BARBARA AE28
U.S. Navy
USS SANTA BARBARA (AE-28) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy on July 11, 1970. Designed to carry and deliver munitions and explosives to fleet ships underway, she played a crucial logistical role during the Cold War and participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. The ship supported carrier battle groups and NATO allies, ensuring combat readiness with efficient underway replenishment. USS SANTA BARBARA was decommissioned on December 30, 1998, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.
USS SAUFLEY
U.S. Navy
USS Saufley DD465
U.S. Navy
USS SCAMP
U.S. Navy
USS SEA CAT (SS-399)
U.S. Navy
USS Seadragon
U.S. Navy
USS **Seadragon** was the name given to two submarines in the United States Navy. The first, **USS Seadragon (SS-194)**, was a Sargo-class submarine commissioned in 1939. She served with distinction during World War II in the Pacific, conducting numerous war patrols, sinking enemy vessels, and earning multiple battle stars before being decommissioned in 1946. The second, **USS Seadragon (SSN-584)**, was a Skate-class nuclear-powered submarine commissioned in 1959, notable for her Arctic operations, including the first transit of the Northwest Passage by a submarine and surfacing at the North Pole. Both vessels played significant roles in advancing U.S. submarine capabilities and naval operations during their respective service periods.
USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669)
U.S. Navy
USS Seahorse(SS-669)
U.S. Navy
USS Seahorse (SSN-669) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on 19 September 1969. Throughout her service during the Cold War, she conducted numerous intelligence-gathering and surveillance missions, often operating in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Seahorse participated in several NATO exercises and special operations, earning a reputation for her stealth and effectiveness. After nearly 25 years of distinguished service, she was decommissioned on 17 August 1995.
USS SEMINOLE AKA104
U.S. Navy
USS SENNET
U.S. Navy
USS SENTRY (MCM-3)
U.S. Navy
USS SENTRY (MCM-3) is an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship commissioned by the United States Navy on September 2, 1989. Designed for the detection and neutralization of naval mines, SENTRY utilizes sophisticated sonar and remotely operated vehicles to clear sea lanes and protect fleet operations. Over its service, the ship has participated in various mine warfare exercises and real-world operations, including deployments to the Persian Gulf to ensure maritime security and freedom of navigation. USS SENTRY continues to play a vital role in safeguarding U.S. and allied naval forces against the threat of underwater mines.
USS Severn (AO-61)
U.S. Navy
USS Severn (AO-61) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She played a vital role during World War II, providing fuel and logistical support to combat ships in the Pacific Theater, including operations at Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After the war, Severn continued her service during the Korean War and supported various peacetime operations. Decommissioned in 1971, she was recognized for her essential contributions to naval operations across multiple conflicts.
USS SHADWELL
U.S. Navy
USS SHAMAL
U.S. Navy
USS SHANNON DM25
U.S. Navy
USS SHELTON
U.S. Navy
USS SHENDOAH
U.S. Navy
USS Shields (DD-596)
U.S. Navy
USS Shields (DD-596) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in February 1945. She served in the Pacific Theater during the final months of World War II, providing escort, screening, and shore bombardment support during operations off Okinawa and in the East China Sea. After the war, Shields participated in occupation duties in Japan before decommissioning in 1946. Recommissioned during the Korean War, she continued to serve through the Cold War era until being transferred to the Mexican Navy in 1972.
USS SICILY
U.S. Navy
Uss Simon Lake AS33 ( Marine Detachment )
U.S. Navy
The USS Simon Lake (AS-33) was a submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1964, serving as a critical support ship for submarine operations during the Cold War. The ship included a Marine Detachment tasked with providing onboard security, ceremonial duties, and augmenting ship’s defense in port or during transit. The Marine Detachment played a vital role in ensuring the safety of nuclear weapons and sensitive equipment stored or serviced aboard. Throughout its service, the USS Simon Lake and its Marine Detachment supported submarine fleets in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, notably providing logistical and technical assistance at forward bases such as Holy Loch, Scotland, and La Maddalena, Italy, until the ship’s decommissioning in 1999.
USS Skagit (AKA105)
U.S. Navy
The USS Skagit (AKA-105) was a Tolland-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. She served in the closing months of World War II, transporting cargo and supporting occupation forces in the Pacific. After the war, Skagit was placed in reserve but was recommissioned during the Korean War, where she played a vital role in supplying troops and equipment. Throughout her service, the ship also participated in various amphibious exercises and humanitarian missions before being decommissioned in 1969.
USS SPROSTON
U.S. Navy
USS St. Clair County (LST-1096)
U.S. Navy
USS St. Clair County (LST-1096) was a tank landing ship of the LST-542 class commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1945. Designed for amphibious operations, she served during the closing months of World War II, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies across the Pacific theater. After the war, she supported occupation duties in the Far East before being decommissioned in July 1946. Reactivated for service during the Cold War, USS St. Clair County continued her service with the U.S. Navy and later with the Military Sea Transportation Service until her final decommissioning and eventual transfer to the Republic of Singapore Navy in 1971.
USS Sterlet SS392
U.S. Navy