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.
Over the initial four days of combat, Yancey endured minimal losses. She lost only two landing craft (LCVPs): one due to enemy mortar fire and another from rough seas.  Minor damage was inflicted during an accident involving her collision with a ship while transferring ammunition to the heavy cruiser.