USS De Grasse

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named De Grasse, in honor of Admiral Comte de Grasse of France.

  • USS De Grasse (ID-1217), was a steam-powered yacht selected for service as a patrol vessel in 1917, but which never saw service with the Navy and was returned to her owner on 7 November 1918
  • USS De Grasse (AK-223), was the Liberty ship Nathaniel J. Wyeth, in commission as cargo ship USS De Grasse from 1943 to 1946

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