 On 14 February 1952, "Windlass", towing "YC-1010", got underway for Norfolk.Two days later, while the salvage ship and her charge were en route to their destination, an explosion occurred in "Windlass" port engine crankcase, injuring one man and starting a fire.After the crew extinguished the blaze with no further damage, "Windlass" proceeded the remainder of the way to Norfolk on one engine.