USS Catskill (LSV-1)

The USS Catskill (LSV-1) was the lead ship of her class of Landing Ship Vehicle (LSV) in the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally authorized as a Landing Craft Repair Ship (LCR) but was reclassified and built as a vehicle landing ship. LSVs were designed to transport and deploy amphibious vehicles, particularly LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked) "amtracs", and LCM (Landing Craft Mechanized) landing craft.

The Catskill saw action in various Pacific theater operations, transporting and launching amphibious craft in support of landings. These operations may have included campaigns such as the Battle of Iwo Jima or the Battle of Okinawa, although a specific service record needs to be consulted for confirmation.

After the war, like many ships of her type, the USS Catskill (LSV-1) was likely decommissioned and disposed of, either sold for scrap or used for target practice. The LSV class, while crucial for amphibious warfare in World War II, became less relevant in later conflicts with evolving amphibious doctrine and the development of newer landing craft designs. Detailed information regarding her specific fate after decommissioning requires further research in naval historical archives.