USS White Plains

Last updated September 24, 2021

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS White Plains, after the Battle of White Plains during the American Revolutionary War.

The first USS White Plains (CVE-66) was an escort carrier in service from 1943 to 1946, and notable for action in the Battle off Samar.
The second USS White Plains (AFS-4) was a combat stores ship in service from 1968 to 1995.

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