It was returned to civilian service on 31 December 1946.
She is now in civilian service as a research trials ship.
She then spent several years under a succession of names in civilian service.
Another five ships were built to the same design, all for civilian service.
She said a fully civilian service "will be able to maintain the same standards in the future".
She survived both wars and was returned to civilian service after each war.
Only those who could prove their conviction would be given the right to civilian service.
However, an act enacted in 2008 changed civilian service to 12 months.
Where do you turn for information regarding civilian services and supports?
In its first year, it handled six civilian services a day.