ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

USS Alarka

Okay kiddo, let me explain about the USS Alarka. You know how you have a big toy boat that you love to play with? The USS Alarka is like a big toy boat, but it's not really a toy. It's a real boat that belongs to the United States Navy.

The USS Alarka is actually what's called an auxiliary ship. That means it's not a fighting ship like a battleship or a submarine. Instead, it's used to help other ships. It can carry things like fuel, water, and supplies to other navy ships at sea. It's kind of like a big truck on the water.

The USS Alarka was built a long time ago, back in 1944. That's a really long time ago, even before your parents were born! It was used in World War II to help with the war effort. After the war was over, it stayed in the Navy and continued to do important work for many years.

Nowadays, the USS Alarka is not in service anymore. That means it doesn't carry supplies to other ships like it used to. Instead, it's mostly used for parts or training. But even though it's not as busy as it used to be, the USS Alarka is still an important part of the Navy's history.