USS Joseph Hewes (FF-1078)
 USS Joseph Hewes (FF-1078) was a Knox class frigate of the US Navy. Constructed by Avondale Shipyard Westwego Louisiana and laid down 14 May 1969 launched 7 March 1970 and delivered 6 April 1971. She was commissioned 24 April 1971 christened by Mrs. Caroline Groves Gayler decommissioned 30 June 1994 and struck 11 January 1995.