She was launched on 22 March 1921 sponsored by Mrs. Max Melville, Denverite, daughter of United States Senator from Colorado Samuel D. Nicholson; and commissioned on 30 August 1923 with Captain R. R. Belknap in command.
She was launched on 22 March 1921 sponsored by Mrs. Max Melville daughter of United States Senator from Colorado Samuel D. Nicholson; and commissioned on 30 August 1923 with Captain R. R. Belknap in command. Mrs. Max Melville was Denverite.