USS Finch (AM-9)
 USS Finch (AM-9) was a Lapwing-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. Finch was named for the finch and is strictly speaking the only U.S. vessel named for such.Finch was launched 30 March 1918 by Standard Shipbuilding Co. New York; sponsored by Mrs. F. G. Peabody; and commissioned 10 September 1918 with Lieutenant J. C. Lindberg in command.