USS Dapdap (YFB-684)
USS Dapdap (YFB-684) was a United States Navy working launch in service from 1908 to 1942.
History | |
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Name: | USS Dapdap |
Namesake: | Previous name retained |
Acquired: | 1908 |
Stricken: | 24 July 1942 |
Homeport: | Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands |
Honours and awards: |
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Fate: | Lost to Japanese forces |
General characteristics | |
Type: | Working launch |
Length: | 71 feet |
Beam: | 13 feet |
Propulsion: | one 150 horsepower engine |
History
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 earned one battle star.
She was stricken from the Navy List on 24 July 1942.
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References
- 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.
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