USS ALGOL

short for United States Ship Algol, a ship on which LRH served during World War II. The Algol was named after a star in the constellation Perseus, which is in the Milky Way. —9th ACC Volume 3 Approved Glossary

a ship upon which LRH served as the Senior Navigator during World War II (1939-1945). The Algol was as a 459 foot (139.9 m) long attack cargo ship (a vessel designed for invasions on enemy beaches that carried small landing craft which would transport supplies and equipment ashore for use by the landing force).short for United States Ship Algol, a ship on which LRH served during World War II. The Algol was named after a star in the constellation Perseus, which is in the Milky Way.