Vietnam War Operations
In response to the growing American involvement in Vietnam Albatross departed Japan on 9 July bound for Camranh Bay. After an intermediate stop at Subic Bay, she entered Camranh Bay on 16 July. Besides her duties there, she also operated from Nha Trang and Ben Goi. On 1 August, Albatross was detached from her Vietnamese service and sailed for the Philippines. She reached Subic Bay on 4 August and began upkeep. Late in August, the minesweeper made a trip to Hong Kong for a rest and relaxation period before returning to Sasebo on 3 September. Albatross next assignment took her to Korea from 9 to 17 November for visits to Chinhae and Tolsan Do and joint exercises with Korean naval forces. On the 18th, Albatross was back at Sasebo. The minesweeper took part in training exercises with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force from 3 to 5 December then remained at Sasebo for the rest of the year.
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