for disposal at the earliest opportunity as of 7 August 2008. She was scrapped by Southern Recycling at Brownsville in December 2014. References Jane's Fighting Ships (1982-1999 published versions) USS Platte (AO-186) Deck Logs Virginia Pilot Archives – 28 December 1990 Front Page A1; 28 June 1991 Local Page D1 USS Platte (AO-186) Website NavSource Online Cimarron-class fleet replenishment oilers Ships built in Bridge City, Louisiana National Defense Reserve Fleet 1982 ships