USS Dutton (AGSC-8/AGS-8), originally PCS-1396, was a minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II that was later converted into a survey ship. She was the first US Navy ship to be named in honor of Benjamin Dutton, Jr. PCS-1396 was launched 7 August 1943 by South Coast Shipyard, Newport Beach, California; sponsored by Miss Cynthia A. Gaffney; and commissioned 29 March 1944. She was reclassified AGS-8, 20 March 1945, and assigned the name Dutton 4 days later. She was redesignated AGSC-8 on 29 July 1946. Dutton received three battle stars for World War II service.