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Five ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Choctaw, after the Choctaw tribe.
- The first Choctaw was an ironclad ram of the American Civil War.
- The second Choctaw (YT-26) was a tug in service from 1898 to 1940.
- The third Choctaw was a cargo ship in service during 1918 and 1919.
- The fourth Choctaw (YT-114), ex-Sampson, was acquired from the USSB on 22 June 1926, and placed in service the following day. She performed towing and miscellaneous services in the 5th Naval District until 1 June 1933 when she arrived at Philadelphia. She was placed out of service there on 15 July 1933 and sold on 25 January 1937.
- The fifth Choctaw (AT-70) was a tug in service from 1943 to 1947.
