The USS Ocelot (IX–110) was a steel-hulled vessel originally constructed in 1918–19 by the Oscar Daniels Shipbuilding Company in Tampa, Florida, as the Yomachichi for the United States Shipping Board. Initially powered by vertical triple expansion steam engines, she was re-equipped with diesel engines during 1926–27. The ship's dimensions and tonnage are not specified in the provided content, but her robust construction allowed her to serve various roles over her lifespan. In 1940, the Yomachichi was chartered by the War Shipping Administration and later, in 1943, was selected by the Navy for conversion into a barracks and support vessel. She was commissioned as USS Ocelot on 15 January 1944 after extensive modifications, including the installation of radio and signaling equipment, and accommodations for officers and enlisted personnel. The conversion was completed by late January 1944, although engine problems delayed her shakedown until May. The vessel's primary role was as the flagship of Service Squadron 10 in the Pacific Theater. After transiting the Panama Canal and arriving at Pearl Harbor, she was converted into an administrative and command post at advanced bases such as Ulithi, Leyte, and Okinawa. Ocelot served notably as a logistics and support hub during critical phases of the Pacific War, providing vital coordination and communication facilities. Her service was marred by the destructive Typhoon Ida in September 1945, which caused multiple collisions with other vessels and led to her grounding on a reef. She was battered by the storm, struck by a merchant ship, and subsequently abandoned after taking on water. Despite being refloated later, she was damaged further during Typhoon Louise in October 1945, when a repair ship severed her stern. Her condition led to her being stripped of salvageable parts, decommissioned in December 1945, and struck from the Navy List in January 1946. Ultimately, her hulk was sold for scrapping in 1948, marking the end of her maritime service. The USS Ocelot's significance lies in her role as a logistical and command vessel supporting critical operations in the Pacific during World War II, exemplifying the importance of auxiliary ships in wartime naval strategy.

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