USS Sphinx
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USS Sphinx (ARL-24) 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 the Sphinx, she was the only US Naval vessel to bear the name.
USS Sphinx (ARL-24) underway in Puget Sound prior to recommissioning in 1985 at Bremerton Navy Yard
Sphinx at Bay Bridge awaiting scrapping
Achelous-class repair ship
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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)