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Ss Red Oak Victory

Ss Red Oak Victory is a history museum in Richmond, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Ss Red Oak Victory?

SS Red Oak Victory is a U.S. Victory ship of the Boulder Victory-class cargo ship used in the Second World War. She was preserved to serve as a museum ship in Richmond, California, and is managed by the Richmond Library of History and located near the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. She was one of 534 Victories built during World War II, but one of only a few of these ships to be transferred from the Merchant Marine to the United States Navy. She was named after Red Oak, Iowa, which suffered disproportionate casualties in early World War II battles. Montgomery County ranked third among Iowa counties in World War II casualties per capita. The ship was active during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

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Museum details

Name
Ss Red Oak Victory
Type
History Museum
City
Richmond
State
California
IMLS Museum ID
8400600224
Coordinates
37.93673, -122.36566
What kind of museum is Ss Red Oak Victory?

Ss Red Oak Victory is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Ss Red Oak Victory located?

Ss Red Oak Victory is located in Richmond, California at approximately 37.93673, -122.36566. See the map above.

Does Ss Red Oak Victory have a website?

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