The USS Patuxent (AV-1) was a United States Navy seaplane tender, launched on March 15, 1943. It was designed to support naval aviation by providing maintenance, repair, and supply services for seaplanes and amphibious aircraft. The ship was named after the Patuxent River in Maryland and played a crucial role during World War II. Commissioned on December 15, 1943, the USS Patuxent served in the Pacific Theater, supporting operations in various locations, including the Solomon Islands and the Philippines. After the war, it continued to serve in the Navy until it was decommissioned in 1970 and later sold for scrap.