Between October, 1960 and August, 1961 Grand Canyon tended ships at Newport, Boston, and Norfolk, Virginia. After her ninth Mediterranean tour August 1961 to March 1962 Grand Canyon returned to Newport and again took up her duties there until the fall.
Between October 1960 and August 1961, Grand Canyon oversaw ships at various ports, including Newport, Boston, and Norfolk, Virginia. Following her ninth Mediterranean voyage from August 1961 to March 1962, Grand Canyon returned to Newport and resumed her duties there until the end of the year.