In 1951 the ship was acquired by the U.S. Navy and placed in service as the USS DuPage (APB–51). Later it was placed out of service (date unknown) and returned to the Maritime Administration for disposal.
The USS DuPage (APB–51) was purchased by the U.S. Navy in 1951 and commissioned into service. It was eventually decommissioned (date unknown) and transferred back to the Maritime Administration for dismantling.