She was laid down on 30 October 1969 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, by Peterson Builders and launched 27 May 1970.

Delivered 30 November 1970, Massapequa served at Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan.

Naval Vessel Register lists ex-Massapequa as 'Stricken, to be disposed of by Navy sale'.

[2] Another source suggests that she sank en route to the Marshall Islands.

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