USS Albert David

USS Albert David (FF-1050) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1972 and named in honor of Lieutenant (junior grade) Albert David, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. The ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, conducting anti-submarine warfare operations and participating in numerous exercises and patrols, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean during the Cold War. USS Albert David provided escort services, supported carrier battle groups, and took part in joint operations with allied navies. The ship was decommissioned in 1989 and later transferred to the Brazilian Navy, where she continued to serve under the name Pará (D27).