 "Jekyl" (AG-135) was built in 1944 by Wheeler Shipbuilding Corp., Long Island, New York, for the U.S. Army and served as USAT "FS-282" until being transferred to the Navy at Guam 22 February 1947.She was converted to Navy use and commissioned at Guam 2 May 1947, Lt. F. E. Richards in command.One of a group of small Army cargo ships transferred to the Navy for use among the Pacific Ocean islands, "Jekyl" carried ammunition, food, and supplies to various island bases and outposts.