Originally named after Peter Cooper, an American industrialist, inventor and philanthropist, the ship was laid down by Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company on 24 July 1943, then launched on 25 August 1943.
The ship was initially called after Peter Cooper, an American industrialist, inventor, and philanthropist. It was built by Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company on 24 July 1943 and launched on 25 August 1943.