Following the pre-dawn amphibious landings, and the subsequent neutralization of shore batteries by intense accurate naval gunfire, she laid down a defensive minefield north and east of the transport area about noon on 8 November, thence anchored in Fedala Harbor.
Following the pre-dawn amphibious landings and the neutralization of shore batteries by intense naval gunfire, she set up a defensive perimeter north and east of the transport area at noon on 8 November, then moored in Fedala Harbor.