The ship was formally handed over in Cherbourg on 3 August 1920. On arriving in France, she underwent a minor refit that consisted primarily of replacing her 8.8 cm guns with  anti-aircraft guns.
The vessel was formally transferred in Cherbourg on 3 August 1920. Upon arriving in France, she underwent a minor refurbishment that primarily involved replacing her 8.8 cm guns with anti-aircraft guns.