USS Whitley (AKA-91) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship named after counties in Indiana and Kentucky. She served as a commissioned ship for 10 years and 10 months. Whitley (AKA-91) was laid down on 2 May 1944 at Oakland, California, by the Moore Dry Dock Co. under a Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 1191), launched on 22 June 1944, sponsored by Mrs. John R. Reilly, delivered to the Navy on 21 September 1944, and commissioned that same day, Comdr. Albert C. Thompson, USNR, in command.