Ex-LST 865 of the US Navy. Laid down by Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Co., Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA as a 542-class tank landing ship on 19 October 1944, launched on 22 November 1944, commissioned on 16 December 1944, decommissioned on 30 December 1947, handed over t the Philippine Navy on 30 December 1947, stricken on 22 January of the US Naval Register. Displacement 1.625 (light)-4.080 (loaded) tons and as dimensions 316 (waterline)-329 (over all) x 50 x 14 (maximum) feet. The armament in 1958 consisted of 7-4cm anti aircraft guns and 2-2cm anti aircraft guns. Crew numbered 90 men. The diesel propulsion supplied via 2 shaft 1.800bhp allowing a speed of 12 knots.
