Deactivation
When Sway arrived at San Diego, it was decided to inactivate her. On 22 February, she was placed in reserve, in commission. On 15 January 1947, she was placed in reserve, out of commission, with the Pacific Reserve Fleet. Sway was reclassified from AM-120 to MSF-120, Minesweeper, Fleet (steel-hulled), on 7 February 1955.
Sway was struck from the Navy list on 1 July 1972. The ship was sold to Mexico on 16 February 1973.
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