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VICTORY MERCHANT CARGO SHIP
Victory ship was
a class of cargo ship produced in large numbers
by North American shipyards during World War II. The
Victory Ship was a crucial component of the Allied
effort during World War II. These cargo ships were
designed and built by the United States Maritime
Commission to transport troops, equipment, and
supplies to the front lines.
A total of 531 Victory Ships had been built.
The first vessel was SS United Victory launched at
Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation on 12 January 1944
and completed on 28 February 1944. Victory ships'
hull were welded rather
than riveted.
Victory
ships were slightly larger than Liberty ships. Victorys made 15 to 17 knots, 4 to 6 knots faster than the Libertys,
and had longer range. More powerful steam turbine engines allowed
their participation in high speed
convoys and make them more difficult targets for
German U-boats.
This WW2 Victory cargo ship
model is being built based on
the
SS Lane Victory that is located in Long Beach,
California. We guarantee your
Victory cargo ship model will be considerably better than that of any
other model makers. Among better features are
accurate hull, fine railings, sharper details, authentic gray shades.
27"long
(1/200 scale) $2,950
Shipping and insurance in
the
contiguous USA included. Other
countries $250 flat rate.
38" long (1/144 scale) $3,790 Shipping and insurance in
the
contiguous USA included. Other
countries $400 flat rate.
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Learn more about Victory ships here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_ship
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