Service History
Sherburne was laid down under Maritime Commission contract (MC hull MCV-553) on 18 May 1944 by Yard Number 2, the Permanente Metals Corporation, Richmond, California; launched on 10 July 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Mary Sernach; and commissioned on 20 September 1944, Commander Lannis A. Parker in command.
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