He served in the U. S. Navy from 1944 to 1946.

"more in keeping with the nomenclature adopted for the tugs belonging to the U. S. Navy."

For the next two years, he served as an ensign in the U. S. Navy.

The U. S. Navy had two points of cold comfort to offer.

During her construction design improvements were incorporated from lessons learned in combat with the U. S. Navy.

Used by the U. S. Navy in their Mk38 naval weapon system.

After her return she was declared surplus by the U. S. Navy.

When he reached eighteen years of age he enlisted in the U. S. Navy.

She was the last active seaplane tender in the U. S. Navy.

She retired from the U. S. Navy on 1 May 1966.