She was originally laid down as PC - 497 on 29 November 1941 by the Westergard Boat Works in Rockport , Texas .
She was originally launched on 4 July 1941 .
She was originally laid down as PC - 497 on 29 November 1941 by the Westergard Boat Works in Rockport , Texas , and launched on 4 July 1941 .