SS RED OAK VICTORY

RICHMOND, CA

The SS Red Oak Victory is a World War II cargo ship that has been preserved as a historic monument located in Richmond, California. It is one of two World War II Victory ships preserved in the San Francisco Bay area. The SS Red Oak Victory was built in the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond for the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II. It was launched in December 1944 and served in the Pacific Theater of Operations until the end of the war.

The SS Red Oak Victory was the first of the WWII merchant ships to be preserved and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open to the public as a museum and memorial. Visitors can explore the ship's deck and its engine room, as well as view artifacts and displays that tell its story.

The SS Red Oak Victory also serves as a reminder of the important role of the merchant marine in WWII. It is a living symbol of the courage and heroism of the brave men and women who served aboard these ships and the millions of Americans who supported the war effort on the home front.

The SS Red Oak Victory is an important landmark in Richmond and a tribute to all who served in the war. It is a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and those who supported the war effort. It is a reminder of our shared history and a symbol of the strength of the American spirit.

SS RED OAK VICTORY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in RICHMOND CA. US MID #8400600064

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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SS RED OAK VICTORY
1500 DORNAN DR
RICHMOND
CA
94801

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