Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Thomas for Clarence Crase Thomas: , a , launched in 1918 and transferred to the Royal Navy as in 1940. , a , launched in 1943, and transferred to Taiwan in 1946. See also , ex-Minnewaska (Atlantic Transport Line) ex Persia (Hamburg-American Packet Company) steamer serving as U.S. Army Transport 1898–1929. United States Navy ship names