Behind the Scenes: American Victory Ship

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5 жыл бұрын

Come aboard the SS American Victory-one of only four fully-operational WWII ships in America. See what happens behind the scenes that makes this a true American icon in Tampa Bay.

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@Chief7 2 жыл бұрын

I served on the ANTARES AKS 33 (NAMPA VICTORY). This brings back memories. I loved her...

@somnathbose4661 3 жыл бұрын

Hi . Sailed on these ships for nearly five years 1966-1971 . My first ship as a cadet and the last one as second mate. Tough , fast ships , rode rough weather beautifully . Small but cosy cabins .The company , I worked for , India Steamship Co. Ltd . had five Victory ships . I sailed on three of them . When oil prices shot up in the 70s, their 40 metric tonnes consumption per day , made it unaffordable for the Company and they were sold off or scrapped(excellent steel). Nostalgic to revisit a Victory ship through your video . Thank You.

@iacobaccci 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Brings back memories of when my Dad was captain of the Greenville Victory.

@philgainey2663 2 жыл бұрын

My dad served in the Navy on the USS Boulder Victory which hit a mine in the South Pacific and had to be scuttled. It was an ammunition ship. It was not crewed by MM, but USN personnel.

@howardthompson5405 2 жыл бұрын

My father was a Machinist Mate 2nd Class on the USS Boulder Victory when it hit a mine as well. It wasn’t scuttled but repaired. Thank God the sea water came in the water tight compartment and smothered most of the fire. My Dad said a lot of the shells were rolling around after the blast.

@markrowland1366 2 жыл бұрын

I filed the tanks on a small petrol tanker some thirty years after WW2. The officers told me the Japanese were cutting liberty ships and fitting tanker bodies. The engine and machinery were so good.