She was launched on 29 November 1940 sponsored by Mrs. Walter S. Anderson, wife of the Director of Naval Intelligence and commissioned on 1 May 1941 with Lieutenant Commander Allen R. Joyce in command.
She was launched on 29 November 1940 sponsored by Mrs. Walter S. Anderson and commissioned on 1 May 1941 with Lieutenant Commander Allen R. Joyce in command. Mrs. Walter S. Anderson was wife of the Director of Naval Intelligence.