A rare visit onto the deck of the USS Red Oak Victory (AK235). Built in 1944 at the Kaiser Shipyards
in Richmond, CA. this vessel has a deadweight of 10,759 long tons. Her breadth (molded) is 62 feet with an 455 foot length (overall).

This 'Floating Bomb' can cruise at speeds up to 16 knots, the USS Red Oak Victory is the only ship of the 1490 built at the Kaiser Shipyards that has been restored.

Interesting descriptive document--USS Red Oak Victory - descriptive paragraph...