 to Argentia, Newfoundland.She was docked at Argentia, tending Allied ships, on 7 December 1941 as the first direct blows of World War II struck the United States.She was laid down 7 December 1938 by New York Shipbuilding, Camden, New Jersey; launched 9 December 1939; sponsored by Mrs. Samuel M. Robinson; and commissioned 5 August 1940, Capt.