"clytie" was launched 26 november 1943 by ingalls shipbuilding in pascagoula, mississippi, under a maritime commission contract, mc hull 861. "clytie" was sponsored by mrs. c. h. leavitt; and transferred to the navy 26 february 1944, and placed in temporary commission for passage to her conversion yard, bethlehem steel corporation, hoboken, new jersey. "clytie" was placed in full commission 18 january 1945 with commander c. h. walker in command.