USS Henlopen (SP-385) was a minesweeper and tug that served in the United States Navy from January to March 1918.

History
United States
NameUSS Henlopen
NamesakePrevious name retained
OwnerJames W. Elwell & Co.
BuilderW. G. Abbott, Milford, Delaware
Completed1912
Acquired12 December 1917
Commissioned26 January 1918
FateTransferred to France 27 March 1918
NotesOperated as commercial fishing boat Henlopen 1912-1917; served as French Navy minesweeper and tug from 1918
General characteristics
TypeMinesweeper and tug
Displacement254 tons
Length150 ft (46 m)
Beam24 ft (7.3 m)
Draft9 ft (2.7 m)
Speed12 knots
Armament1 × 3-inch (76.2-millimeter) gun

Henlopen was built as a commercial fishing boat of the same name in 1912 by W. G. Abbott at Milford, Delaware. On 12 December 1917, the U.S. Navy acquired her at New York City from her owner, James W. Elwell & Co., of New York City, for use on the section patrol as a minesweeper and tug during World War I. She was commissioned as USS Henlopen (SP-385) on 26 January 1918.

After two months of service, Henlopen was transferred to France at New York City on 27 March 1918 for French Navy use as a minesweeper and tug.

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