From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

AM-335: 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 11/17/42; Launched 3/18/43; Completed 11/25/43.

Transferred to Great Britain 11/25/43 as HMS Postillion (J-296). [Transcriber's Note: Returned to US Navy custody December 1946.]