USS Dapdap (YFB-684) was a United States Navy working launch in service from 1908 to 1942.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS Dapdap |
| Namesake | Previous name retained |
| Acquired | 1908 |
| Stricken | 24 July 1942 |
| Homeport | Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands |
| Honours and awards | |
| Fate | Lost to Japanese forces |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Working launch |
| Length | 71 feet |
| Beam | 13 feet |
| Propulsion | one 150 horsepower engine |
History edit
Dapdap (YFB-684), a working launch, was attached to the United States Asiatic Fleet at Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands,[1] 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 earned one battle star.
She was stricken from the Navy List on 24 July 1942.
References edit
- ^ Colton, Tim (May 21, 2011). "Overseas Naval Stations". shipbuildinghistory.com.
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- Priolo, Gary P.; Wright, David L. "Dapdap (YFB-684) ex-YFB-684 (1920 - 1921) Working Launch No. 684 (1908 - 1920)". NavSource - Naval Source History. Retrieved March 26, 2020.