USS Favorite (SP-1385/ID-1385/IX-45) was a large 1,223 gross register tons (GRT) tugboat (later converted into a seagoing tug) acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I.

She performed a variety of work for the navy, including icebreaking, salvage, wrecking, and tugboat services.

The Favorite 's commanding officer, Lieutenant Nathan E. Cook received a letter of commendation from the Secretary of the Navy for the salvage of the Narragansett.

The Favorite continued to conduct salvage operations at Brest and also in England until departing for the United States in June 1919.

In the meantime, Favorite resumed her Navy service when she was reacquired by the 15th Naval District on 24 October 1940 and was reclassified IX-45 on 8 March 1941.