From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. III p 217

Hallowell

(PF--72: dp. 1430 ; 1. 303'l1" ; b. 37'6" ; dr. 13'8" ; s.20k.; cpl. 190; a. 33"; cl. Tacoma; T. 52--52-AQ1)

Hallowell (PF--72) was laid down as PG--180 under Maritime Commission contract by Walsh-Kaiser Co., Inc., Providence, R.I., 1 April 1943 ; reclassified PF--72 on 15 April 1943 ; renamed Machias 5 May 1943 ; renamed Anguilla by the British 10 June 1943 ; launched 14 July 1943 ; and sponsored by Mrs. John S. MacDonald. Anguilla was transferred under lend-lease to the United Kingdom 15 October 1943 as part of the 21-ship "Colony" class. She served as a patrol and escort craft until returned to the United States 31 May 1946. The frigate was sold to ProIndustry Products of New York City 13 June 1941.