The USS Alexandria (PF-18) was a Tacoma-class frigate in the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, it primarily served as a convoy escort in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in multiple anti-submarine warfare missions. The ship was named after Alexandria, Louisiana, and was armed with various weapons, including anti-aircraft guns and depth charges. In 1945, it was transferred to the Soviet Navy under the Lend-Lease program and renamed EK-9. The ship served in the Soviet Navy until it was returned to the United States in 1949. The USS Alexandria was eventually decommissioned and sold for scrap in 1949. Its service history highlights the important role of frigates in supporting convoy operations and anti-submarine warfare efforts during World War II.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.