From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

Royal power or rule.

(AM-288: dp. 650; 1. 184'6"; b. 33'; dr. 9'9"; s. 14.8 k.; cpl. 104; a. 1 3", 8 40mm., cl. Admirable)

Reign (AM-288) was laid down 30 October 1943 by the General Engineering & Drydock Co., Alameda, Calif.; launched 29 May 1944; sponsored by Mrs. R. C. Little; and delivered to the Navy 11 October 1946.

Never commissioned Reign remained in the Pacific Reserve Fleet until struck from the Navy list 1 November 1959. During that time, however, she was redesignated MSF 288 on 7 February 1955.