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Object number2011.137.1

Manufacturer Dravo Corporation

Datec. 1941

MediumGlass; Wood; Plastics

Credit LineGift of Charles R. Volk

DescriptionModel of a grey ship sealed inside glass case with wooden base.Dimensions17.625 x 13.125 x 33 in. (44.8 x 33.3 x 83.8 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in white on both side: "U.S. NAVY YNgI".

Metal label attached to base on left "TECHNICAL MODEL SERVICE / VAN RYPER / VINEYARD HAVEN, MASS".

plastic label on right side of base has text "GATE VESSEL "YNgI" / LAUNCHED AT WILMINGTON SHIPYARD / ON MARCH 13, 1941-TYPICAL OF 27 OF THESE / VESSELS BUILT FOR THE U.S. NAVY BY / DRAVO CORPORATION. / SHE WAS DESIGNED DURING THE PRE-/ PEARL HARBOR DAYS OF WORLD WAR II / TO TEND SUBMARINE NETS GUARDING THE / PRINCIPAL HARBORS OF THE UNITED STATES."
Historical NotesTechnical model of the Gate Vessel YNg-I, which was built by Dravo for the United States Navy in 1941. This particular model was one of 27 built by the company and it launched on March 31, 1941. The Gate Vessels were designed during pre-Pearl Harbor days to tend submarine nets guarding the principal harbors of the U.S. Donor Charles R. Volk was the lawyer for the company who represented them during many of their labor disputes, this model was given to him as a gift by one of the executives of Dravo.

Related institution United States Navy

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