USS Whipple (FF-1062)

USS Whipple (FF-1062) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1970. Named after Commodore Abraham Whipple, the ship played a vital role during the Cold War, conducting anti-submarine warfare operations and escort missions, particularly in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Whipple participated in significant exercises and supported operations during the Vietnam War, including search and rescue missions. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Mexican Navy, where she served under the name ARM Mina (F-214).