On 2 May 1955, "Wallace L. Lind" got underway for a cruise to several European countries including England, Scotland, France, Germany, and Portugal as well as Reykjavík, Iceland. While in Germany, the crew had the pleasure of sailing through the Kiel Canal to participate in the International Sailing Regatta. The destroyer returned to Norfolk on 19 August, and remained in port until 10 October when she set course for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she underwent an extensive which lasted through 12 February 1956.