RICHMOND — A call has gone out for welders, construction workers, donors and other volunteers to help support the revitalization of the Red Oak Victory, a World War II ship docked off the Richmond ...

Modern-day "Rosie the Riveters" are answering the call to restore history in the East Bay. The tradeswomen from around the country are working to restore the last surviving victory ship of the 747 ...

RICHMOND — Eager to attract more visitors and generate more revenue for the city’s port, officials hope to relocate a World War II era ship to a more frequented part of Richmond’s marina. The Red Oak ...

RICHMOND — Tradeswomen, attired in safety gear and with power tools in hand, have once again returned to the SS Red Oak Victory, breathing new life into a World War II cargo ship built by women in ...

Patti Pierazzo: The Big Repair is a 10-year conservation scheme and is on schedule for completion in 2033. However, given the ...

Throughout American history, private ships have been used in times of conflict. This first use occurred on June 12, 1775, at Machias, Maine, when a group of American colonists captured the British ...

In a desolate corner of the Port of Richmond, dozens of women wearing polka-dot handkerchiefs and wielding blowtorches have spent the last two weeks volunteering their time to try to weld a piece of ...

The World War II cargo ship is limiting capacity and restricting some of its interactive elements. Former Times Staff The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven ...

The American Victory Ship is commemorating 80 years of service on Memorial Day this weekend. It officially launched out of California 80 years ago, and would go on to serve in World War II, Korea and ...

In the twilight years of World War II, hundreds of ships were built, most moving cargo. In May 1945, the SS American Victory was launched. Built in just 55 days, it was deployed in WWII, the Korean ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Take a voyage back in time while onboard this gem of Tampa Bay. The American Victory Ship is a non-profit WWII museum that is located behind the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. The ...