 However the contract was changed in 1944, and the ship was laid down as Admiralty Job No J4788 on 21 April 1944 to a revised design as a Bay-class anti-aircraft frigate.She was launched on 14 March 1945 as "Gerrans Bay", but after the end of the war the plans were changed again and the ship was converted to a Despatch Vessel for use by the Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet.The aft twin gun mounting was removed and replaced by offices and accommodation for the CinC and his staff.