After arrival at Manus, the ship remained anchored in Seeadler Harbor, and on 10 November was  from the ammunition ship  when the latter exploded. She was heavily damaged by fragments and exploding ammunition from the resulting conflagration, and had to be towed to the Lombrum Point Ship Repair Dock for repairs that lasted the rest of the month.
After reaching Manus, the ship stayed anchored in Seeadler Harbor, and on 10 November was detached from the ammunition ship when it exploded. It sustained heavy damage from fragments and exploding ammunition due to the resulting fire, and had to be towed to Lombrum Point Ship Repair Dock for repairs that lasted until the end of the month.