About this property
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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00001674. It was listed on January 30, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was SS Red Oak Victory (victory ship) listed on the National Register?
SS Red Oak Victory (victory ship) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 2001.
What type of historic resource is SS Red Oak Victory (victory ship)?
SS Red Oak Victory (victory ship) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for SS Red Oak Victory (victory ship)?
The period of significance for SS Red Oak Victory (victory ship) is recorded as the industrial era.
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