She was launched 30 June 1944 by Consolidated Steel at Wilmington , California , under a Maritime Commission contract ; sponsored by Miss Patricia Moreell , daughter of Vice Admiral Ben Moreell .
Brule was named after a county in South Dakota .
Brule was launched 30 June 1944 by Consolidated Steel at Wilmington , California , under a Maritime Commission contract ; sponsored by Miss Patricia Moreell , daughter of Vice Admiral Ben Moreell .
Brule was named after a county in South Dakota .