USS Swivel (ARS-36) was a Weight-class rescue and salvage ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Swivel, ex-BARS-8, ex-SS York Salvor, was laid down on 28 April 1942 by the American Car and Foundry Co., Wilmington, Delaware; launched on 6 May 1943; sponsored by Mrs. T. W. Goslin; and commissioned on 6 October 1943.

On 15 December 1943, the wooden-hulled salvage ship sailed in a convoy for Falmouth, England, via the Azores Islands.

Swivel proceeded to Le Havre, France, on 12 November, and assisted in clearing that harbor.

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