From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

Abele is the white poplar.

Abele (AN-58) was launched as YN-77, 15 July 1943 by Barbour Boat Works, New Bern, N. C.; sponsored by Mrs. G. B. Waters; reclassified AN-58, 20 January 1944; commissioned as Abele 2 June 1944, Lieutenant Commander J. H. Bloodworth in command,; and assigned to the Pacific Fleet.

During 1945 she tended net defenses during the Iwo Jima (20-28 February) and the Okinawa (26 March-5 August) operations. At Okinawa she assisted in shooting down several Japanese airplanes and in causing serious damage to a Japanese suicide motor boat.

Abele was decommissioned 1 March 1946 and transferred to the Maritime Commission 7 May 1947.

Abele received two battle stars for her service in the Pacific during World War II.