A Second Tour With MSTS
A second tour of civilian-operated service with MSTS began on 24 April 1956 and continued until 16 October 1956, when she was delivered to the Maritime Administration Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay, California. She remained in custodial status there until activated a third time in 1957. Maquoketa then underwent another tour with MSTS in the Pacific, from 30 April through 9 October 1957. On the latter date, she once more deactivated and was placed in the custody of the Maritime Administration.
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