The minesweeper stood out of Charleston, on 11 September 1961, and entered the Mediterranean two weeks later for a tour that ended on 24 March 1962. In May, Swerve participated in Project Mercury as a recovery unit for America's second orbital space shot.
A minesweeper departed from Charleston on 11 September 1961, and subsequently entered the Mediterranean to participate in a tour that concluded on 24 March 1962. In May, Swerve was involved in Project Mercury as part of America's second orbital space launch.