The Story of the Red Oak Victory

A short video describing the history of the Red Oak Victory historic ship from the time of her launch and through to her service today as a historic museum. Thanks to the Rosie the Riveter Trust (www.rosietheriveter.org/) for making this video possible. Directed and edited by Ethan Sawyer, Bay Area Media Masters, (www.bayareamediamasters.com).

[@johnmarshall2958]

My Grandfather served on victory and liberty ships during WWII as a member of the naval armed guard. He later worked on the Lane Victory during his retirement. We lost him in early 2020. But I still have a fond memory of visiting him at the Lane Victory that is moored in San Pedro CA. I hope to see the Red Oak sail again in the future.

[@redoakvictoryak235]

Thank you, John. Always good to hear from a member of the Victory ship family!

[@jeepman19]

Very cool! I’m looking forward to visit in the future

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Had the opportunity to work on the American Victory in Tampa. Got to take a test cruise. Engineering is hot 🥵

[@fredklink4492]

Thanks for supporting our historic ships community!

[@donbenson2099]

She came out of moth balls in Oct 1966 and was reactivated by Albina Engine and Machine. I worked in the yard during reactivation, when it came time to raise steam I worked as fire man water tender and oiler for dock and river trials, along with doing 13 other Victory ships.
Don Benson

[@fredklink4492]

Thanks for the story, Don, and for your time on Red Oak Victory.