Richmond, California War Memorials

Red Oak Victory in Richmond, California

Red Oak Victory

4.7

1337 Canal Boulevard Berth 5, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

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Hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About This Memorial

The SS Red Oak Victory is a historic World War II museum ship, the last surviving vessel of 747 ships built at Richmond Kaiser Shipyards. It commemorates the industrial efforts and workers who built emergency supply ships during the war. As one of the few remaining Victory ships, it symbolizes America's wartime resolve and industrial might. The memorial honors both the shipbuilders and the vessel's service transporting troops and supplies. It primarily focuses on World War II commemoration through its preserved structure and educational programs.

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Reviews

3/3/2025

"This ship was used as a cargo ship during WWII, Vietnam and Korean Wars. It was built in Richmond, CA and is now located at the same shipyard where it was built. There are guided (takes you to the engine room) and self-guided tours; both are educational. The ship is managed by the Richmond Museum of History and the loving caretakers are volunteers. There is a small gift shop and theatre. Their existence is based on donations, pancake breakfasts, movie/hall rentals, and gift shop. The ship is not suited to persons with limited mobility. You have to walk up this steep, shaky steel ladder to get on board. Once on board, you have to walk up narrow stairs to go up and down floors. The engine room's ladder to go down was very steep. You couldn't see the rung of the next step. If you have a phobia, this is not for you. Just avoid the engine room. Aside from that, the ship was interesting and if you are a WWII history buff, this ship is worth seeing."

2/7/2025

"Went there on Sunday February 2, 2025. Per their web site they're only open on Sundays for tours. The gate on the pier was locked with a closed sign showing. The Rosie the Riverter Museum was open, but I came from Oregon to see the ship was disappointed . I'm not sure if this museum ship is open anymore."