The entire Greek Navy, including Lonchi, was pushed into heavy service patrolling the eastern Mediterranean and in support of land operations. Operations came to a close in September 1922 when the Greek Army was forced to evacuate by sea, along with a sizable number of civilians, from Asia Minor.
The Greek Navy, encompassing all its ships, was engaged in patrolling the eastern Mediterranean and supporting land operations during World War I. The campaign concluded in September 1922 when the Greek Army had to evacuate Asia Minor by sea, along with a significant number of civilians.