The USS Metha Nelson was a United States Navy ship, specifically a seaplane tender, originally built during World War II. The ship was laid down in 1942 and launched in 1943, serving in the Pacific Theater during the war. It was named after Metha Nelson, a civilian employee of the Navy who died in a Japanese bombing raid on Cavite Navy Yard in the Philippines in December 1941. The USS Metha Nelson was equipped to support seaplanes and provide maintenance and logistical services for them. It participated in various operations and campaigns in the Pacific, including the Philippines campaign, where it provided crucial support for reconnaissance and patrol seaplanes. After the war, the ship was decommissioned in 1946 and eventually sold for scrap in 1971. The USS Metha Nelson's service and contributions during World War II highlight the important role of seaplane tenders in naval operations and the support they provided for seaplanes in the Pacific Theater.

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