sentences:  On 3 January 1946, "Sheldrake" weighed anchor to return to the United States.On her way back, she stopped at Wakayama, Japan; Saipan; Eniwetok; and Pearl Harbor, before entering San Diego, California, on 1 March.Decommissioned on 31 May 1946, "Sheldrake" joined the Pacific Reserve Fleet, berthed at San Diego, California.