SS Kings Point Victory
From Our Contribution
Standard Victory ship | |
File:Victory ship 1.jpg 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 wuth her keel laid on 21 Apr 1945 and delivery for use on 27 Jun 1945.