sentences:  Ready for sea on 15 December 1955, "Widgeon", a unit of the Pacific Fleet Mine Force, sailed on 3 January 1956, for visits to San Francisco and Long Beach, California.The new minesweeper operated out of the latter port until 29 January, at which time she shifted to San Diego to undergo shakedown training.Upon completion of shakedown, the ship underwent a four-week availability at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard.