USS Hamlin (AV-15)

USS Hamlin (AV-15)

USS Hamlin (AV-15) was a Kenneth Whiting-class seaplane tender in the United States Navy.

Hamlin was launched by Todd-Pacific Shipyards, Inc., Tacoma, Washington on 11 January 1944; sponsored by Miss Constance Taffinder, daughter of Rear Admiral S. A. Taffinder; and commissioned on 26 June 1944, Captain G. A. McLean in command.