USS VELLA GULF Tokyo Bay, Japan September 12, 1945

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE October 13, 1945 Taken from the port side flightdeck catwalk before passing under the bridge

Alcatraz October 16, 1945 Taken three days after disembarking army personnel and squadron crews at Alameda N.A.S. in Oakland

Columbia River En-route to Portland, Oregon for fuel oil November 11, 1945

After refueling in Portland VELLA GULF remained in the Puget sound area training escort carrier personnel until late March 1946.she then sailed to southern California. She then turned and headed for Tacoma, Washington to begin deactivation at Todd Pacific Shipyard.Then sailed to Bremerton Naval Shipyard April 7, 1946 where she was placed in reserve.