Her refurbishing there lasted until early August when she conducted sea trials off the California coast before sailing on 13 August for Port Hueneme, California, to take on cargo. Six days later, she headed for the South Pacific to continue her service providing logistics support for Allied fighting men.
The ship underwent refurbishment and then conducted sea trials off the California coast before sailing to Port Hueneme, California, to load cargo. Six days later, she set sail for the South Pacific to continue her service of providing logistics support for Allied troops.