A call has been issued for welders, construction workers, donors, and volunteers to support the Red Oak Victory's revitalization project from Aug. 18-29. This restoration is part of the Victory Ship Revival initiative aimed at repairing significant features of the ship, including its deck and masts. The project is linked to a year-long commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Park. It represents the efforts of various organizations dedicated to preserving history and honoring contributions of women during wartime.
The two-week restoration project aims to repair and renovate the deck, masts, tubs and smokestacks of the Red Oak Victory as part of the Victory Ship Revival initiative.
Supporting the initiative is a partnership among the SS Red Oak Victory, a branch of the Richmond Museum Association; the Rosie the Riveter Trust; the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park; and International Boilermakers Local 549.
By investing in Red Oak Victory's upkeep, we honor the legacy of the women and men who built her and help secure her place as a landmark of American resilience.
The Red Oak Victory was among hundreds of ships built in Richmond's Kaiser Shipyards during World War II and traveled throughout the Pacific Ocean carrying ammunition.
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