USS Draco (AK-79) was an Crater-class cargo ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II, named after the constellation Draco. She was responsible for delivering goods and equipment to locations in the war zone. Draco (AK-79) was launched 19 January 1943 as SS John M. Palmer by Permanente Metals Corp., Richmond, California, under a Maritime Commission contract; sponsored by Miss G. M. San Facon; transferred to the Navy 31 January 1943; and commissioned 16 February 1943, Lieutenant Commander E. L. Evey, USNR, in command.