USS Robin (AM-3) was an Lapwing-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.

3) was laid down 4 March 1918 by the Todd Shipyard Corp., New York; launched 17 June 1918; sponsored by Miss Bessie Veronica Callaghan; and commissioned 29 August 1918.

By that time the necessity of improving sweeping methods to expedite the clearing of the North Sea Mine Barrage had become very apparent.

After winter maneuvers in 1932, she continued on to the U.S. West Coast and from her arrival, 6 March, until 9 April 1934 she operated in the San Pedro-San Diego area.

[1] By 24 February Robin had been sent towing one large and three small lighters to assist in unloading the grounded SS President Taylor at Canton Island.

[2] In February, she shifted to small craft and target towing, torpedo retrieving, and passenger and cargo transportation duties.