20 Jul 1942
United States
United States
- The keel of US submarine Ray was laid down by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. ww2dbase [Ray | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
22 Nov 1942
United States
United States
- Submarine Puffer was launched, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth B. Lyons, who was the granddaughter of the oldest employee of the submarine's builder, Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, Christopher Jacobson, Sr. ww2dbase [Puffer | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
23 Dec 1942
United States
United States
- Submarine Rock was laid down by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Wisconsin, United States. ww2dbase [Rock | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
27 Jan 1943
United States
United States
- The keel of submarine Golet was laid down by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. ww2dbase [Golet | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
28 Feb 1943
United States
United States
- Submarine Ray was launched at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, sponsored by the wife of S. C. Loomis. ww2dbase [Ray | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
1 Aug 1943
United States
United States
- Submarine Golet was launched at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, sponsored by the wife of Senator Alexander Wiley. ww2dbase [Golet | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
30 Nov 1943
United States
United States
- Submarine Golet was commissioned into service at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States with Lieutenant Commander James M. Clement in command. ww2dbase [Golet | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
19 Dec 1943
United States
United States
- USS Golet departed Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. ww2dbase [Golet | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
13 Feb 1944
United States
United States
- USS Guitarro departed Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States for Chicago, Illinois, United States. ww2dbase [Guitarro | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
1 Jun 1944
United States
United States
- USS Hawkbill departed Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. ww2dbase [Hawkbill | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
21 Jun 1944
United States
United States
- The keel of submarine Menhaden was laid down by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. ww2dbase [Menhaden | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
22 Jul 1944
United States
United States
- The keel of submarine Mero was laid down by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. ww2dbase [Mero | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
20 Aug 1944
United States
United States
- USS Kete departed Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. ww2dbase [Kete | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
20 Dec 1944
United States
United States
- Submarine Menhaden was launched at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, sponsored by Miss Mirium R. Johnson. ww2dbase [Menhaden | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
17 Jan 1945
United States
United States
- Submarine Mero was launched at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, sponsored by the wife of Henry G. Taylor. ww2dbase [Mero | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | CPC]
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