USS Minos (ARL-14)
 USS Minos (ARL-14) was one of 39 Achelous-class landing craft repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Minos (in Greek mythology a son of Zeus and Europa who was a king and lawgiver of Crete) she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.Originally laid down as LST-644 by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company of Seneca Illinois; launched 15 September 1944; sponsored by Miss Ruth D.