From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. III p 370

Hoste

(PF--83: dp. 1,430 ; 1. 303'11" ; b. 37'8" ; dr. 13'8" ; s. 20 k. ; cpl. 190 ; a. 3 3" ; cl. Tacoma)

Hoste (PF--83), originally designated PG--191, was built tinder Maritime Commission contract by Walsh-Kaiser Co. Inc., Providence, R.I. Intended for use by the United Kingdom, she was reclassified PF--83 15 April 1943, renamed Nyasaland, and launched 6 October 1943, sponsored by Mrs. William A. Cahir. Nyasaland was then completed and transferred under Lend-Lease to the United Kingdom 31 July 1944 as part of the 21 ship Colony"-class. She served as a patrol and escort vessel until being returned to the United States 15 April 1946. The frigate was subsequently sold to Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Chester, Pa., 10 November 1947, and scrapped.