Also written as Geumgangsan. Launched by Consolidated Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, USA on 14 August 1943, transferred to South Korea o 8 April 1950, commissioned on 27 May 1950, decommissioned on 1 July 1959 and became a reserve ship. Also claimed to be the ex-USS PC-810. Steelt built. Former US Navy submarine chaser. Displacement 280 (standard)-450 (full load) tons and as dimensions 173 2/3 (over all) x 23 x 10 3/4 (maximum) feet. Propulsion consisted of diesels delivering via 2 shafts 2,880 bhp allowing a speed of 20 knots. Crew numbered 80 men. Armament consisted of 1-7.62cm/3”50 cal gun, 1-cm anti aircraft gun and 2-2cm anti aircraft guns.
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