Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The third USS Whipple (DE-1062) was a Knox-class destroyer escort, later redesignated as a frigate (FF-1062) in the United States Navy. Whipple was laid down on 24 April 1967 at Seattle, Washington, by the Todd Shipyards Corporation; launched on 12 April 1968; sponsored by Mrs. Kirkland B. Alexander; and commissioned on 22 August 1970, Cmdr. Jack Campbell in command. Whipple conducted sea trials from 24 to 26 September before returning to the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, for fitting-out availability from 27 to 30 September. On 1 October, the escort ship proceeded to Nanoose, British Columbia, for a visit prior to further trials at Carr Inlet, Washington.

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