Following shakedown out of New Orleans, Whippet got underway late in January for duty in the South Pacific. She arrived at Bora Bora in the Society Islands on 27 February and remained there until 9 March when she continued her voyage. Two days later, the ship arrived at Funafuti and served there as station tanker until the beginning of the second week in May.
Following shakedown in New Orleans, Whippet departed on a voyage to the South Pacific. She arrived at Bora Bora in the Society Islands on February 27th and remained there until March 9th when she continued her journey. Two days later, the ship reached Funafuti and served as a station tanker until the beginning of the second week in May.