USS Menelaus (ARL-13) was laid down as a United States Navy LST-542-class tank landing ship but converted to one of 39 Achelous-class repair ships that were used for repairing landing craft during World War II. Named for Menelaus, she was the only US Naval vessel to bear the name.
Menelaus on 31 July 1951
Achelous-class repair ship
The Achelous-class repair ship was a class of ship built by the US Navy during World War II.
USS Pandemus (ARL-18), a typical Achelous-class vessel.
View from the conning tower of the USS Typhon (ARL-28)