Gulf of Tonkin Operations
Albatross began her first "Market Time" patrol of 1969 on 5 March. She remained in the Gulf of Tonkin for 44 days before sailing to Hong Kong on 24 April for a rest and relaxation period. The ship spent the remainder of the year alternating periods of upkeep in Sasebo with training exercises in Japanese waters.
Albatross began 1970 in upkeep at Sasebo. On 16 February she was en route to Subic Bay for a minehunting drill. On 19 February, the mission was cancelled and Albatross was called back to Japan to prepare for decommissioning. The ship arrived in Sasebo on 25 February, and the unloading of her equipment and supplies began.
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