Construction and Commissioning
Humboldt (AVP-21) was laid down at the Boston Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts, on 6 September 1940. She was launched on 17 March 1941, sponsored by Mrs. William T. Tarrant, and commissioned on 7 October 1941 with Commander W. G. Tomkinson in command.
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