USS ATA-214 was the lead ship of the ATA-214 class of tugs for the United States Navy and was built near the end of World War II.

Palo Blanco served in the Pacific Theatre during her brief career with the Navy.

Palo Blanco (ATA–214) was laid down 22 May 1943 as YN–85 at Canulette Shipbuilding Co., Slidell, Louisiana; re-designated AN–64, 20 January 1944; launched 17 June 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Isabella A. Gamage; re-designated ATA–214, 12 August 1944; lost the name Palo Blanco; and commissioned 25 September 1944.

In July 1945, she provided auxiliary tug services in and around Leyte Gulf.

After the war, the ship decommissioned in September 1945; she was transferred to the U.S. Maritime Commission 30 April 1947.