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USS Cadmus (AR-14)

U.S. Navy

USS Cadmus (AR-14) was a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to provide repair and maintenance support to destroyers and other small vessels, Cadmus served primarily with the Atlantic Fleet. Throughout her career, she participated in numerous fleet exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and support during the Cold War era. The ship was decommissioned in 1971 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) under the Security Assistance Program.

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Namesake: USS Cadmus (AR-14) was named after Cadmus, a figure from Greek mythology credited with bringing the alphabet to Greece, symbolizing knowledge and support—apt for a repair ship.
Class and Type: She was the lead ship of the Cadmus-class of repair ships, designed to provide maintenance, repair, and logistical support to the fleet.
Launched in 1945: USS Cadmus was launched on 5 May 1945 by the Tampa Shipbuilding Company, Tampa, Florida, just as World War II was ending.
Commissioned Post-War: Although launched during WWII, Cadmus was not commissioned until 23 April 1946, after the war had ended.
Home Port: Her initial home port was Norfolk, Virginia, where she provided critical repair services to Atlantic Fleet vessels.
Support in the Mediterranean: In the 1950s and 1960s, USS Cadmus regularly deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, supporting the U.S. Sixth Fleet and NATO allies.
Cuban Missile Crisis: During the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, Cadmus was on heightened alert and provided essential repair services to ships operating off Cuba.
Versatile Repairs: The ship was equipped to repair a wide range of vessels, from destroyers to submarines, and could handle everything from engine overhauls to electronic equipment fixes.
Decommissioned in 1971: After 25 years of service, USS Cadmus was decommissioned on 14 September 1971 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Final Fate: After decommissioning, Cadmus was sold for scrap in 1974, ending her career as a vital support asset for the U.S. Navy.

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USS Cadmus (AR-14)

U.S. Navy

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Dave Gholwon

U.S. Navy · 1961 - 1986

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David Lun

U.S. Navy · 1964 - 1968

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Raymond Crowell

U.S. Navy · 1967 - 1972

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Marcus Stevenson

U.S. Navy · 1963 - 1967

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About USS Cadmus (AR-14)

About this Unit

Historical Facts

Namesake: USS Cadmus (AR-14) was named after Cadmus, a figure from Greek mythology credited with bringing the alphabet to Greece, symbolizing knowledge and support—apt for a repair ship.
Class and Type: She was the lead ship of the Cadmus-class of repair ships, designed to provide maintenance, repair, and logistical support to the fleet.
Launched in 1945: USS Cadmus was launched on 5 May 1945 by the Tampa Shipbuilding Company, Tampa, Florida, just as World War II was ending.
Commissioned Post-War: Although launched during WWII, Cadmus was not commissioned until 23 April 1946, after the war had ended.
Home Port: Her initial home port was Norfolk, Virginia, where she provided critical repair services to Atlantic Fleet vessels.
Support in the Mediterranean: In the 1950s and 1960s, USS Cadmus regularly deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, supporting the U.S. Sixth Fleet and NATO allies.
Cuban Missile Crisis: During the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, Cadmus was on heightened alert and provided essential repair services to ships operating off Cuba.
Versatile Repairs: The ship was equipped to repair a wide range of vessels, from destroyers to submarines, and could handle everything from engine overhauls to electronic equipment fixes.
Decommissioned in 1971: After 25 years of service, USS Cadmus was decommissioned on 14 September 1971 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Final Fate: After decommissioning, Cadmus was sold for scrap in 1974, ending her career as a vital support asset for the U.S. Navy.