Reassigned to the Pacific Fleet in late fall, the minelayer departed Norfolk, Virginia, with TG 29.18, transited the Panama Canal and arrived at San Diego 28 December.
Reassigned to the Pacific Fleet in late autumn, the minelayer departed Norfolk, Virginia, with TG 29.18, crossed the Panama Canal and arrived at San Diego on December 28, which indicates a change of command or deployment to the Pacific Fleet during the latter part of the year.