The USS Penguin (AM-33) was a Lapwing-class minesweeper of the United States Navy. It was commissioned in 1918 and served during World War I, conducting minesweeping operations in the North Sea. After the war, the ship was decommissioned and placed in reserve. However, it was recommissioned in 1940 in anticipation of World War II and assigned to the Neutrality Patrol in the Caribbean. In 1941, the USS Penguin was transferred to the Pacific Fleet and participated in operations around Hawaii and the West Coast. During the war, the ship conducted various duties such as minesweeping, convoy escort, and patrol missions. In 1945, the USS Penguin was decommissioned and later sold for scrap in 1946. The ship's service history reflects its contributions to naval operations during both World War I and World War II, showcasing the versatility and importance of minesweepers in supporting naval efforts.

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