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SS Kings Point Victory

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SS Kings Point Victory
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Standard Victory ship
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Commemorative stamp
History
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.

Soldiers carried

Labuan to Brisbane 12 - 24 February 1946