Which US carrier provided recovery after the splashdown pf Apollo 13?

The recovery after the splashdown of Apollo 13 was provided by the USS Iwo Jima, a Navy amphibious assault ship. The spacecraft splashed down in the South Pacific Ocean on April 17, 1970, and the USS Iwo Jima was positioned nearby to assist with the recovery of the astronauts. The ship played a crucial role in ensuring the safe retrieval of the crew after their harrowing mission.