Named for Robley Dunglison Evans, she was launched 30 October 1918 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine; sponsored by Mrs. D. N. Sewell, granddaughter of Rear Admiral Evans; and commissioned 11 November 1918, Commander Frank H. Sadler in command.
She was named for Robley Dunglison Evans. She was launched 30 October 1918 by Bath Iron Works. Commander Frank H. Sadler in command was Bath Iron Works. She was sponsored by Mrs. D. N. Sewell. Mrs. D. N. Sewell was Commander Frank H. Sadler in command. She was commissioned 11 November 1918. Commander Frank H. Sadler in command was 11 November 1918. Mrs. D. N. Sewell was granddaughter of Rear Admiral Evans. Bath Iron Works was Bath. Bath was Maine.