Last updated: August 17, 2023
Thing to Do
SS Red Oak Victory Ship
NPS Photo, Luther Bailey
Explore a Part of WWII History
An audio program is available in the official NPS app under the "Self-Guided Tours" menu option.
The SS Red Oak Victory Ship is the last surviving ship built in the Kaiser Shipyards, and is owned by the non-profit Richmond Museum Association. Today, the Red Oak Victory remains a monument to the men and women who worked in war related industries as part of the World War II Home Front. In 1998, the ship was saved from the Naval Reserve Fleet in Suisun Bay by a courageous group of men and women and has been under restoration since that time. When visiting, take the time to talk to the volunteers on boards the ship. If you are lucky enough to find one who actually served on Merchant Marine vessels during the war, find out what that life was like - ask them how they felt to be on board ships built by women.
The SS Red Oak Victory is open Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fees listed in the link, below. A Passport Stamp station is on the Ship. (The ship has a steep gangplank, and is not fully accessible). Ship's phone: (510-237-2933)
Note: The ship is now oriented differently than what is depcited in the photo.
Directions and More Information
Details
Duration
1-1 Hours
Activity
Museum Exhibits
This location is managed by the Richmond Museum Association. There are docents aboard the ship, to answer questions.
The SS Red Oak Victory is open Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fees listed in the link, below. A Passport Stamp station is on the Ship. (The ship has a steep gangplank, and is not fully accessible). Ship's phone: (510-237-2933)
Age(s)
0-99
All ages are welcome on the ship. However, please view the "Accessiblity" information regarding access.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
Yes
There is a suggested donation of $10 to enter.
Location
SS Red Oak Victory Ship - Richmond Shipyard 3
The SS Red Oak Victory is open Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fees listed in the link, below. A Passport Stamp station is on the Ship. (The ship has a steep gangplank, and is not fully accessible). Ship's phone: (510-237-2933)
Note: The SS Red Oak Victory Ship is currently docked in a different orientation than what is depcited in the photograph. The ship is still located in Shipyard 3.
SS Red Oak Victory Ship Website
Reservations
No
The SS Red Oak Victory is open Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fees listed in the link, below. A Passport Stamp station is on the Ship. (The ship has a steep gangplank, and is not fully accessible). Ship's phone: (510-237-2933)
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The ship is viewable from the outside, daily, but only open for boarding on Sundays from 10am-4pm. There is a $10 suggested donation.
Accessibility Information
Red Oak Victory Ship Accessibility
Note:The SS Red Oak Victory is a World War II cargo ship and has a steep gangplank. Please contact the ship directly to discuss access issues. (510) 237-2933.