USS Mellena (AKA-32)
 USS Mellena (AKA-32) was an Artemis-class attack cargo ship named after the minor planet 869 Mellena which in turn was named after Werner von Melle mayor of Hamburg. She served as a commissioned ship for 16 months.Mellena (AKA-32) was laid down under Maritime Commission contract by Walsh-Kaiser Co. Inc. Providence R.I. 25 September 1944; launched 11 December 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Paul P. Neal; acquired by the Navy 20 January 1945; and commissioned the same day Lt. Comdr. B. C.