A VC2-S-AP3
- Victory Cargo Ship built by the Oregon Shipbuilders Corp. in
Portland, OR The FURMAN VICTORY Keel was layed on Janurary 3, 1945 as
O.S.C. hull number 1228. Just 44 days later, on March 6, it was
launched. It was delivered to the navy on April 19 and sponsored by
Mrs. Carl C. Donaugh who's husband at that time was a U.S. Attorney
from Oregon.
The
section drawing above displays Victory Cargo ships 455'-3" length, with
a beam of 62 feet. It has a 6000 horse power steam turbine engine and
capiable ot speeds from 15 to 17 knots.
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