 After refueling in San Pedro Bay, Leyte, she returned to Task Unit 77.4.2 on 29 October for a voyage back to Manus.After arrival at Manus, the ship remained anchored in Seeadler Harbor, and on 10 November was from the ammunition ship when the latter exploded.She was heavily damaged by fragments and exploding ammunition from the resulting conflagration, and had to be towed to the Lombrum Point Ship Repair Dock for repairs that lasted the rest of the month.