USS Sanctuary AH-17 — US Navy Embroidered Patch Angel of Mercy USS Sanctuary (AH-17) was a hospital ship that provided medical care to wounded service members and civilians in some of the most dangerous waters in the world. This officially licensed patch represents the sailors and medical personnel who saved lives aboard this floating hospital. USS Sanctuary (AH-17) was a Haven-class hospital ship that served the Navy from 1944 through 1971. The ship provided medical care during World War II and was reactivated for service during the Vietnam War, where Sanctuary treated thousands of wounded Marines and soldiers off the coast of Vietnam. The ship's medical staff performed surgeries and provided critical care in a floating hospital that could reach casualties faster than shore-based facilities. Perfect For: USS Sanctuary veterans, Navy medical corps personnel, hospital ship historians, and Navy warship heritage collectors. USS Sanctuary — Healing Under Fire.
