USS Dapdap (YFB-684)
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States
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| Name: | USS Dapdap |
| Namesake: | Previous name retained |
| Acquired: | 1908 |
| Struck: | 24 July 1942 |
| Homeport: | Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands |
| Honors and awards: | One battle star |
| Fate: | Lost to Japanese forces |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Working launch |
| Length: | 71 feet |
| Beam: | 13 feet |
| Propulsion: | one 150 horsepower engine |
USS Dapdap (YFB-684) was a United States Navy working launch in service from 1908 to 1942.
Dapdap (YFB-684), a working launch, was attached to the Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, or the 16th Naval District from 1908 to 1942.
Dapdap was lost, 2 January 1942, to Japanese forces during the conquest of Luzon Island.
She was stricken from the Navy List on 24 July 1942.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- NavSource Online: Dapdap (YFB-684)
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