 Reacquired from the Maritime Commission 16 October 1951 as a result of the Korean War, "Electra" was recommissioned 3 May 1952.She operated along the West Coast of the United States, taking part in amphibious exercises and acting as a submarine target vessel.In June 1953 she loaded cargo at Long Beach for a supply mission in the Arctic, then sailed from Seattle 10 July with TF 9 to arrive at Icy Cape on the 21st.