USS Mercy
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Three hospital ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Mercy, in honor of the virtue of compassion.
- The first Mercy (AH-4) was built in 1907 as Saratoga and was commissioned USS Mercy on 24 January 1918. She served in the Atlantic Fleet during World War I.
- The second Mercy (AH-8) was a Comfort-class hospital ship and commissioned on 7 August 1944. She served during World War II.
- The third USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) was commissioned in 1986 and served during the Gulf War (1990-91). She is on active service as of 2005.