The second Phoebe to be so-named by the Navy, AMS-199 was laid down by the Harbor Boat Building Co., Terminal Island, California, 26 February 1953, launched 21 August 1954, sponsored by Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Gotch; reclassified MSC-199 on 7 February 1955; and commissioned 29 April 1955, Lt. George D. Ferguson in command.