Difference between revisions of "SS Kings Point Victory"
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| − | It was the 64th Victory Ship launched | + | It was the 64th Victory Ship launched with her keel laid on 21 Apr 1945 and delivery for use on 27 Jun 1945. |
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Revision as of 22:33, 3 December 2021
 Standard Victory ship | |
 Commemorative stamp | |
| History | |
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| Name | SS Kings Point Victory |
| Owner | USGovernment |
| Builder | Bethlehem Steel & Ship Corporation, Baltimore |
| Yard number | Hull No 827 |
| Launched | 31 May 1945 |
| In service | 27 Jun 1945 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | VC2-S-AP2 General cargo |
| Tonnage | 15,580 tons |
| Length | 455 ft (138.7m) |
| Beam | 62 ft (18.9m) |
| Depth | 38 ft (11.6m) draft 28 ft (8.5m) |
| Propulsion | single screw |
| Speed | 15.5 knots (28.71 km/h) |
Remarks
It was the 64th Victory Ship launched with her keel laid on 21 Apr 1945 and delivery for use on 27 Jun 1945.