Construction and Commissioning
Duxbury Bay was launched on 2 October 1944 by Lake Washington Shipyard, Houghton, Washington, sponsored by Mrs. R. E. Torkelson. Duxbury Bay was commissioned on 31 December 1944 with Commander F. N. House in command.
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