USS Bushnell (AS-15) was a Fulton-class submarine tender in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1948 and from 1952 to 1970.

Bushnell launched on 14 September 1942 at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California (USA), sponsored by Mrs. Luther Gibson.

Bushnell remained at Pearl Harbor until September 1943, when she sailed for Midway Island to deliver provisions and structural materials.

Upon returning to Pearl Harbor in December, she resumed her task of refitting submarines until April 1944.

Bushnell weighed anchor on 27 April for Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands, laden with provisions, fuel, and material.

Since that time, she operated from Key West, tending the boats of SubRon 12 as well as conducting brief periods of service at Norfolk and short cruises in the Caribbean.

Unfortunately, however, her nickname came to haunt her when in early 1970 a high pressure air line ruptured in the bilge, atomizing the oil and other liquids resulting in an explosion and fire which damaged the ship beyond repair.

On 31 May 1983, the USS Edenton ATS-1 towed Bushnell out to sea approximately 175 mi (282 km) to 35° 34.7 North, 73° 18.6 West.