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Return to Naval Historical Center homepageAtlantic Salvor
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Atlantic Salvor (BARS-3)—a salvage ship originally slated for transfer to the United Kingdom under lend lease—was laid down on 2 March 1942 at Napa, Calif., by the Basalt Rock Co. However, prior to launching, she was reallocated to the United States Navy and redesignated ARS-33. The ship was renamed Clamp (q.v.) on 23 September 1942