USS Sagamore (ATA-208) was a US Navy auxiliary ocean tug that served during World War II and the Korean War. Commissioned in 1944, the ship was assigned to various tasks, including towing damaged vessels, salvage operations, and providing assistance to naval fleets. The Sagamore participated in the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944, supporting the Allied forces in their invasion of France. After the war, the ship was decommissioned and later recommissioned during the Korean War. It received several awards for its service, including the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. In 1961, the USS Sagamore was transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed TCG Güzelce. The ship continued to serve in the Turkish Navy until it was decommissioned in 1987. The USS Sagamore's military service spanned several decades, showcasing the essential role of auxiliary vessels like tugs in supporting naval operations and ensuring the success of military missions.

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