From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

Antares


AM-325: dp. 850; 1. 225'; b. 35'6"; dr. 8'6"; s. 16.5 k.; cpl. 85; a. 1 4", 8 20mm.; cl. HMS Algerine)

Built at: Toronto SB Ltd., Toronto, Canada.

Keel laid 1/26/42; Launched 8/15/42; Completed 8/23/43.

Transferred to Great Britain 8/23/43 as HMS Antares (J-282).

[Transcriber's Note: HMS Antares was returned to the US Navy in January 1947.]