 She missed the last fleet problem in 1940, however, as the tender was in San Diego during February for a major overhaul.Intended to improve her capability to support submarines overseas, "Beaver"s modernization also included the installation of new repair equipment and the latest communications gear.The tender sailed for the east coast in November 1940, passing through the Panama Canal and arriving at her new home port of New London, Connecticut, at the end of that month.