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 almost continuous operations for the first four days of the battle, Yancey only suffered two casualties: one from enemy mortar fire, and another from heavy surf.  Yancey sustained minor damage when she collided with a ship while transferring ammunition to the heavy cruiser.