immediately launched for an air search, and the ships in the area launched whaleboats to assist in the search. Camden was deployed to resupply the aircraft carrier and support ships, which were returning to the U.S. from duty in the Persian Gulf after taking part in Operation Desert Storm. In 1992 CURV-III recovered the CH-47 Sea Knight helicopter off of Wake Island in 1992 from a depth of 17,251 feet, the world’s record for deepest salvage at the time. In March 1996, Camden was awarded its third consecutive Battle "E" for demonstrating excellence in all warfare and mission categories. In October 2000, Camden participated in Operation Determined Response, providing rescue assistance and hospitality services in support of in the Yemeni port of Aden damaged in a terrorist attack. In 2004, Camden won the Battle "E" again. This was the final year of Battle "E" eligibility for the Sacramento-class fast combat support ship. In January 2005, Camden left on its final deployment, an eight-month world tour with escorting that carrier to its new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia. Camden was decommissioned 14 October 2005 at Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington, and was disposed of by scrapping at Esco Marine, in Brownsville, Texas. Power plant Camdens power plant was one of two built for the Iowa-class battleship , which was cancelled in 1947 when 72.1 percent complete. The other Kentucky power plant was used to power USS Sacramento, the lead ship of her class. References External links Federation of American Scientists: AOE-1 Sacramento Fast Combat Support Ship GlobalSecurity.org: AOE 2 Camden Sacramento-class fast combat support ships 1965 ships Gulf War ships of the United States Ships built by New York Shipbuilding Corporation