SS Tarpon (originally called Naugatuck) was a ship which sank in 1937 near Panama City, Florida, United States.

The twin-screwed steamship Tarpon was built in 1887, at Wilmington Delaware by shipbuilders Pusey and Jones.

Tarpon sailed weekly runs from Mobile, Pensacola, St. Andrews Bay, Apalachacola, and Carrabelle, making the trip 1,735 times.

On August 30, 1937 Tarpon was loaded in Mobile with 200 tons of cargo and 31 people including the crew.

Despite a forecast of calm weather, the wind began to pick up, and the heavily-laden ship took on water in the high seas.