USS Midas (ARB-5)

USS Midas (ARB-5) was one of twelve Aristaeus-class battle damage repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Midas (in Greek mythology, the king of Phrygia, whose touch turned all to gold), she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.

USS Midas (ARB-5)

USS Midas (ARB-5) was one of twelve Aristaeus-class battle damage repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Midas (in Greek mythology, the king of Phrygia, whose touch turned all to gold), she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.