The contract to build her was awarded to Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California, on 29 September 1955 and her keel was laid down on 21 February 1956. She was launched on 10 October 1957, sponsored by Mrs. Frank T. Watkins, and commissioned on 1 October 1958 with Commander Daniel P. Brooks in command.
The contract to build her was awarded to Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California, on 29 September 1955 and her keel was laid down on 21 February 1956. She was launched on 10 October 1957, sponsored by Mrs. Frank T. Watkins, and commissioned on 1 October 1958 with Commander Daniel P. Brooks in command.