Diver class rescue and salvage ship

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Operators United States Navy In commission 1943–2011		Built 1942–1943 Completed 17

Builders Basalt Rock Company, Napa, California Type Rescue and salvage ship

The Diver class of rescue and salvage ship were operated by the United States Navy.

Ships in class

USS Diver (ARS-5)

USS Escape (ARS-6), later USCGC Escape (WMEC-6)

USS Grapple (ARS-7), later as ROCS Da Hu (ARS-552)

USS Preserver (ARS-8)

USS Shackle (ARS-9), later USCGC Acushnet (WMEC-167)

USS Protector (ARS-14)

USS Cable (ARS-19)

USS Chain (ARS-20), later USNS Chain (T-AGOR-17)

USS Curb (ARS-21)

USS Current (ARS-22)

USS Deliver (ARS-23), late as ROKS Gumi (ARS-26)

USS Grasp (ARS-24), later as ROKS Changwon (ARS-25)

USS Seize (ARS-26), later USCGC Yocona (WAT-168)

USS Snatch (ARS-27), later R/V Argo

USS Valve (ARS-28)

USS Vent (ARS-29)

USS Clamp (ARS-33)

USS Gear (ARS-34)

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