Ex-LCI 1059 of the US Navy, laid down by DeFoe Shipbuilding Co. Bay City, Michigan, USA on 29 March 1944, launched on 12 April 1944, commissioned on 21 April 1944, reclassified as a LCI(G)=Landing Craft Infantry (guns) on 31 December 1944 and on 30 April 1945 as a LCI (M)=Landing Craft Infantry (Mortar), handed over to the Philippine Navy on 2 July 1948. Displacement 173-381 (full load) tons and as dimensions 159 (over all) x 23 2/3 x 5 2/3 feet. Armament consisted of 2-2cm guns in 1958. Crew numbered 43 men. The diesel propulsion supplied via 2 shafts 1.329bhp allowing a speed of 134 knots.