Attu Island
On 17 April 1943, "Zeilin" left San Diego, California, for the Aleutian Islands. After a six-day stop in San Francisco, California, "Zeilin" continued on and arrived at Cold Bay, Alaska on 1 May. Cold Bay was the rendezvous point for the Attu Island invasion force. By 11 May the "Zeilin" was located off the south coast of Attu Island, at Massacre Bay. After the initial landings, "Zeilin" remained off Attu Island until 16 May. On 17 May, "Zeilin" stopped at Adak, Alaska, before leaving on 22 May and arriving at San Diego, California, on 31 May.