From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

AM-334: dp. 850; 1. 225'; b. 35'6"; dr. 8'6"; s. 16.5 k.; cpl. 85; a. 1 4", 8 20mm.; cl. HMS Algerine)

Built at Toronto SB Ltd. Toronto, Canada.; Keel laid 10/8/42; Launched 2/12/43; Completed 11/12/43. Transfered to Great Britain 11/12/43 as HMS Persian (J-347). [Transcriber's Note: Returned to US Navy custody, December 1946.]