USS Dewey YFD-1 floating dry dock in serviceable condition according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 11 January 1942

An item reported that American local naval and marine forces at Mariveles, Philippines were active in the defence of the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor. The Dewey drydock was in serviceable condition.(1)

Note

1. USS Dewey YFD-1 floating dry dock laid down by Maryland Steel. Co., Sparrow Points, Maryland, USA in begun 1905, launched on 10 June 1905, towed to the Philippines in 1905-1906, scuttled at Mariveles on 8 April 1942, salvaged by the Japanese, towed to the Manila Bay and sunk by American aircraft on 12-13 November 1944.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 11 January 1942 No. 32.