SS Kings Point Victory
Standard Victory ship |
Commemorative stamp |
History |
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Name |
SS Kings Point Victory |
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Owner |
USGovernment |
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Builder |
Bethlehem Steel & Ship Corporation, Baltimore |
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Yard number |
Hull No 827 |
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Launched |
31 May 1945 |
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In service |
27 Jun 1945 |
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General characteristics |
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Type |
VC2-S-AP2 General cargo |
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Tonnage |
15,580 tons |
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Length |
455 ft (138.7m) |
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Beam |
62 ft (18.9m) |
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Depth |
38 ft (11.6m) draft 28 ft (8.5m) |
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Propulsion |
single screw |
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Speed |
15.5 knots (28.71 km/h) |
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It was the 64th Victory Ship launched wuth her keel laid on 21 Apr 1945 and delivery for use on 27 Jun 1945.
Soldiers carried
Labuan to Brisbane 12 - 24 February 1946