In 1967, instruments and gauges to register strain and stress of successive explosions were installed, and, in February 1968, as a result of tests, she was sunk off Key West.

Ex-DDE, DD. Sunk as target in explosive tests by
David Taylor Model Basin on 02/20/68 in 400' of water at:
24 deg 27 min N., 81 deg 34 min W.