The USS Poseidon (ARL-12) was an Achelous-class landing craft repair ship constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally laid down as LST-1037 at the Boston Navy Yard on July 10, 1944. Before her launch, she was renamed Poseidon and designated ARL-12 on June 12, 1944. The vessel was launched on August 24, 1944, with Mrs. Nora T. Twomey serving as her sponsor. Following her initial commissioning, she proceeded to Baltimore, Maryland, where she decommissioned for conversion into a landing craft repair ship. She was fully commissioned on February 13, 1945. The USS Poseidon completed her shakedown in Chesapeake Bay and was assigned to Service Squadron 10. Her operational movements took her across the Pacific, where she sailed to Ulithi and later to Okinawa in early June 1945. During her service at Okinawa, she operated at Kerama Retto and Buckner Bay, where she provided essential repair services to landing and patrol craft, supporting Allied operations during the final stages of World War II. Her role was crucial in maintaining the operational readiness of smaller vessels involved in amphibious and patrol duties in the Pacific theater. Following the end of hostilities, the USS Poseidon was ordered to return to the United States for inactivation. She decommissioned on November 30, 1946, and was berthed with the Columbia River Group of the Pacific Reserve Fleet. She remained in reserve until she was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on July 1, 1961. Subsequently, she was sold to the Marine Power and Equipment Company of Seattle, Washington, on November 3, 1961. Her ultimate fate after her sale remains unknown. The USS Poseidon holds significance as a dedicated repair vessel during a pivotal time in naval history, providing vital repair services in the Pacific theater and exemplifying the logistical support essential to naval operations during World War II.

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