Built in Panama City, Florida
Skywatcher (YAGR-3) was laid down on 30 November 1944 by the J. A. Jones Co., Panama City, Florida, as the Rafael R. Rivera (MC hull 2337), U.S. Maritime Administration type ZEC2C5; launched on 16 January 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Evelyn Anderson; acquired by the Navy on 20 September 1954; and commissioned on 29 March 1955, Lt. Cdr. John Anto in command.
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