Placed in custody of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) on 22 May 1970, she was slated for disposal. On 26 April 1971, the Navy recalled her for "possible use as a survey ship".
Placed in the custody of MARAD on May 22, 1970, she was destined for scrapping. On April 26, 1971, the Navy retrieved her for "potential employment as a hydrographic survey ship".