Burger YMS-107 launching pass

Date

• March 1942

Summary

• 3" x 3" diamond-shaped guest pass to the March 28, 1942 launching of the wooden minesweeper YMS-107, the first minesweeper built by the Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin for World War II service. The red cardboard pass with blue cord is typical of passes issued for launchings and other special events at both the Burger yards and the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company yards. Many Manitowoc residents attended these ceremonies.