page_title: USS Escape (ARS-6)
section_title: Transfer to Coast Guard
hierarchical_section_title: USS Escape (ARS-6) / Transfer to Coast Guard
caption_attribution_description: English: United States Coast Guard Cutter Escape, formerly USS Escape (ARS-6).
context_page_description: USS Escape (ARS-6) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for coming to the aid of stricken vessels.
  Escape (ARS-6) was launched 22 November 1942 by Basalt Rock Company in Napa, California; sponsored by Mrs. J. E. Brenner; and commissioned 20 November 1943, Lieutenant W. T. Williams in command.
context_section_description: Escape was transferred to U.S. Coast Guard and commissioned USCGC Escape (WMEC-6), 1 September 1978. She served the Coast Guard until 29 June 1995 when she was returned to the Navy.
caption: Escape in Coast Guard colours.
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