In early June 1958 was taken in tow at Tacoma, Washington, by the U.S. Navy Military Sea Transportation Service's tugboat , destined for San Diego. California. While very near the Swiftsure Bank lightship at the entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, "Yuma" developed engine troubles. "Yuma's" distress call brought "Fir" to her rescue. The crew of the Swiftsure lightship went to general quarters, ready to assist. "Fir" then escorted "Yuma" and "Tinian" to safety. On 9 June 1958, "Yuma" and "Tinian" arrived at San Diego, California.