USS Dapdap explained

USS Dapdap (YFB-684) was a United States Navy working launch in service from 1908 to 1942.

History

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

• • Web site: Gary P. . Priolo. David L. . Wright. Dapdap (YFB-684) ex-YFB-684 (1920 - 1921) Working Launch No. 684 (1908 - 1920) . NavSource - Naval Source History. March 26, 2020.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tim. Colton. Overseas Naval Stations. May 21, 2011. shipbuildinghistory.com.