USS Electra

USS Electra has been the name of two ships in the service of the United States Navy. Both ships are named after the star Electra, which in turn is named for Electra the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Greek mythology.

USS Electra (1843), a barque purchased by the navy in 1847
USS Electra (AK-21/AKA-4), an Arcturus-class attack cargo ship launched in 1941

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