continued up the west coast to San Diego, California, arriving on 9 September. She remained in operation with the U.S. Pacific Fleet until ordered back to the Atlantic at the end of the year. Post-war decommissioning On 17 May 1946, Moreno reported to the U.S. 16th Fleet for inactivation, decommissioning on 13 August and berthing at Orange, Texas. The diesel electric, single screw tug remained in the Reserve Fleet until transferred to the Maritime Administration and moved to the Beaumont NDRF on 15 December 1960. Moreno was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 September 1961. Moreno remained in the Beaumont NDRF until 15 December 1986 when she was returned to the Navy to be prepared for target use. Moreno was sunk on 6 October 1988 during a test of the Penguin Missile. Awards Moreno received three battle stars for World War II service. References External links Cherokee-class fleet tugs World War II auxiliary ships of the United States Ships built by William Cramp & Sons 1942 ships