From Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

Melita

AM-332: dp. 850; 1. 225'; b. 35'6"; dr. 8'6"; s. 16.5 k.; cpl. 85; a. 1 4", 8 20mm.; cl. HMS Algerine)

AM-332, built at Toronto SB Ltd., Toronto Canada. Keel laid 9/7/42; Launched 12/8/42, U. S. Navy contract canceled 12/20/43. Contract taken over by the Royal Navy and completed 12/20/43 as HMS Melita (J-289).