 "Matagorda" herself sustained damage; she was relieved by the Coast Guard cutter USCGC "Bering Strait" (WAVP-382) on 13 January 1965 and proceeded to Hawaii, via Midway, in heavy seas.In mid-September 1965, "Matagorda" escorted the disabled Liberian merchant ship "Londias" to Honolulu.On 27 February 1966, "Matagorda" transferred of water to the disabled merchant ship "Union Success" and took her under tow until relieved of towing duties.