USS Hamlin

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Hamlin, after Hamlin Sound near Charleston, South Carolina.

USS Hamlin (CVE-15), was an escort aircraft carrier loaned to the United Kingdom in 1942 and operated as HMS Stalker until 1945, later being sold and converted to a merchant ship
USS Hamlin (AV-15), was a seaplane tender in service from 1944 to 1947

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