 In July 1921, she assisted in the landing of U.S. Marines at Ichang, where she remained until September 1922.During the Chinese revolution of 1926–1927, "Elcano" brought refugees back to the coast from deep inland.On 24 March 1927, "Elcano" shelled the base of Socony Hill in Nanking to protect the American Consul General and others who were being besieged there.