SS Red Oak Victory Museum

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address:1337 Canal Boulevard, Berth 6A Richmond, CA 94804 phone:510-237-2933 website:SS Red Oak Victory Museum

Our Mission:

The Richmond Museum Association has as its mission the preservation and restoration of the SS Red Oak Victory as an operational vessel. The SS Red Oak Victory, a National Memorial Ship, will be developed into a maritime museum focused on the wartime contributions of the residents and workers of the City of Richmond and the shipbuilding ingenuity of Henry J. Kaiser.

As an operational museum the SS Red Oak Victory will provide a unique perspective on the history-making achievements of the City of Richmond and the Richmond Shipyard workers. As a community resource, the vessel will be a site for local events, service to the children and youth of the community and an intriguing family recreation and entertainment destination. Finally, the SS Red Oak Victory will be a ceremonial ship to recognize and honor those who served with valor in the armed forces, the merchant marine and home-front facilities such as the Kaiser Richmond Shipyards.

Our Vision :

Our foremost artifact is the SS Red Oak Victory and we will not obscure any aspect of the ship.

Ship restoration efforts will reflect the SS Red Oak Victory’s national service during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Under the supervision of the Richmond Museum Curator, the SS Red Oak Victory will include collections and exhibits consistent with the ship’s service, Richmond heritage and the mission statement.