SS Timothy Pickering (Hull Number 246) was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II.

Timothy Pickering was operated by American President Lines under charter with the Maritime Commission and War Shipping Administration.

He was given the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal by The President of the United States.

During the air attack on in the Sicilian port of Avola was loaded with ammunition, T.N.T., aviation gasoline, and British troops.

George W. Alther, Jr. saved the life of the wounded gunnery officer as he was on a flame-filled lower deck, with disregard for his own safety.