USS Polana (AKA-35) was an Artemis-class attack cargo ship named after the minor planet 142 Polana, which in turn was named after the city of Pola (now Pula, Croatia), from which it was discovered. She served as a commissioned ship for 13 months. Polana (AKA-35), an attack cargo ship, was laid down 11 December 1944 as MC hull 1896 by Walsh-Kaiser Co., Inc., Providence, R.I.; launched 17 January 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Felix Gygax; completed and accepted at the Boston Navy Yard; and commissioned 21 February 1945, Lt. Comdr. K. D. Gallinger in command.