based at san diego when hostilities ended 15 august, "pelias" steamed to tiburon bay 10 september 1945, thence to mare island 24 february 1946. she was placed in commission in reserve 6 september 1946, and in service in reserve 1 february 1947. on 21 march 1950 she was placed out of service in reserve, but later performed berthing ship duty at mare island until she decommissioned 14 june 1970.