USS Enceladus (AK-80) (launched 1942) was an Enceladus-class cargo ship[Note 1] commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II.

She was responsible for delivering goods and equipment to locations in the war zone.

During World War II Enceladus operated entirely in the southwest Pacific Ocean, all the while U.S. Coast Guard manned.

She was occupied with inter-island freight traffic until 4 August 1945 when she arrived at Pearl Harbor.

Enceladus’ crew was eligible for the following medals: This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.