USS Dapdap (YFB-684)

History
United States
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.

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