 She was reclassified as a "miscellaneous auxiliary" and redesignated AG-122 on 30 July 1945.The cessation of hostilities with Japan and end of World War II came on 15 August 1945 made the invasion of Japan unnecessary, and "Matagorda"s conversion was halted in early September 1945.Converted back into a seaplane tender and once again designated AVP-22 as of 10 September 1945, "Matagorda" departed New York City for Norfolk on 17 October 1945.