Complex sentence: She was laid down by the Shanghai Dock & Engineering Co., 28 April 1913; launched 27 April 1914; sponsored by Mrs. Andrew E. Carter; and commissioned 24 June 1914, Lt. Andrew E. Carter in command.
Split into simpler sentences: She was laid down by the Shanghai Dock & Engineering Co.28 April 1913. One year later, or 27 April 1914 she was launched, sponsored by Mrs. Andrew E. Carter, and commissioned 24 June 1914, with Lt. Andrew E. Carter in command.