She was launched by Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. , Newark , New Jersey , 2 April 1944 ; sponsored by Miss Margaret Grady , sister of the namesake ; .
She was commissioned 11 September 1944 , Lt. Comdr .
She was launched by Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. , Newark , New Jersey , 2 April 1944 ; sponsored by Miss Margaret Grady , sister of the namesake ; and commissioned 11 September 1944 , Lt. Comdr .