She was laid down on 30 October 1941 at San Francisco by Bethlehem Steel, launched on 18 August 1942, sponsored by Mrs. John W. Gates, and commissioned on 5 February 1943 with Commander T. Burrowes in command.
She was laid down on 30 October 1941 at San Francisco by Bethlehem Steel. She was launched on 18 August 1942. She was sponsored by Mrs. John W. Gates. She was commissioned on 5 February 1943 with Commander T. Burrowes in command.