List of ship launches in 1970
The list of ship launches in 1970 includes a chronological list of ships launched in 1970. In cases where no official launching ceremony was held, the date built or completed may be used instead.
| Date | Ship | Class and type | Builder | Location | Country | Notes |
| 8 January | Firefighting Tug | Appledore Shipbuilders Ltd. | Appledore |  United KingdomUSS|Mount Whitney|LCC-20|2sclass|Blue Ridge|command ship |