| 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 |
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 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.
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