She was launched on 19 April 1921, sponsored by Mrs. Joseph P. Conners, and commissioned on 15 September 1921, Lieutenant Commander M. J. Wheeler, USCG, in command.
She was launched on 19 April 1921, sponsored by Mrs. Joseph P. Conners. The cutter was commissioned "Tampa" on 15 September 1921, Lieutenant Commander M. J. Wheeler, USCG, in command.