USS Grasp (ARS-24)

History
United States
BuilderBasalt Rock Company
Laid downdate unknown
Launched31 July 1943
Commissioned22 August 1944
Decommissioned12 December 1946
In service10 October 1950
Out of servicedate unknown
Stricken31 March 1978
FateSold to South Korea, 31 March 1978
General characteristics
Tonnage1,441 tons
Displacement1,630 tons
Length213 ft 6 in (65.07 m)
Beam39 ft (12 m)
Draught14 ft 4 in (4.37 m)
Propulsiondiesel-electric, twin screws, 2,780 hp
Speed15 knots (28 km/h)
Complement120
Armamentfour 40 mm guns, four 0.5 in (12.7 mm) machine guns

USS Grasp (ARS-24) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy during World War II. Her task was to come to the aid of stricken vessels.