USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16)
 USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) was a Fulton-class submarine tender originally named Neptune but renamed Howard W. Gilmore in honor of Commander Howard W. Gilmore a Medal of Honor recipient. She was launched by the Mare Island Navy Yard at Mare Island California on 16 September 1943 sponsored by Mrs. H. W. Gilmore widow of Howard W. Gilmore and was commissioned 24 May 1944 with Captain D. N. Cone in command.