They carried a maximum of 660 long tons (671 t) of fuel oil that gave them a range of 5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph).

On 17 September, she was deployed with her flotilla for Air Sea Rescue duties during Operation Market Garden.

In March 1946, the ship was sent back to the UK and deployed with the Fishery Protection Squadron from September that year until November 1947.

In 1956, she was recommissioned into the Fishery Protection duties and was deployed mainly off Iceland and North Norway until February 1958 when she was relieved by the new Type 14 Frigate, HMS Russell.

After paying off remained in reserve and was refitted including installation of a Squid Mortar to improve her anti-submarine capability necessary for use as a convoy escort.