 On 24 November, as part of "Operation Cabal", "Tremadoc Bay" left Lisahally, Northern Ireland, with in tow, in company with the frigate towing .Unfortunately bad weather in the North Sea, and problems with the towing gear forced them to divert to Rosyth.She eventually sailed again on 7 December, arriving at Libau, Latvia, on the 14th, before sailing to Plymouth.