USS PCS-1379 was the fourth of twelve patrol craft sweepers constructed by Wheeler Shipbuilding Corporation, Whitestone, Long Island, New York.

PCS-1376 through 1387 were designed as submarine chasers, but were launched after the need for coastal escorts had passed.

Delivered in March 1944 her plank-holding crew reported for duty aboard PCS-1379 at Lido Beach, New York.

She crossed the equator at 163 deg East, north to south on 23 August 1944.

She shelled Japanese targets on Eil Malk and Abappaomogan Islands on 30–31 October 1944.