During almost continuous operations for the first four days of the battle, Yancey only lost two landing craft (LCVPs): one to enemy mortar fire, and another to heavy surf. Yancey received minor damage when she collided with  while transferring  ammunition to the heavy cruiser.
During the first four days of combat, Yancey experienced minimal losses. She lost only two landing craft (LCVPs) due to enemy fire and rough seas. Minor damage occurred when she collided with another vessel during the transfer of ammunition to a heavy cruiser.