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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I served on the ANTARES AKS 33 (NAMPA VICTORY). This brings back memories. I loved her...
Nice video. Brings back memories of when my Dad was captain of the Greenville Victory.
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.
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.
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.
I went there for a school field trip
Great video, looking forward to visiting the ship!
Enjoyed my visit. Aboard twice!
Hope to get there someday and get a tour ! Maybe even meet the Radioman (Dean) ! Thanks , Jerry Uhte K9UT