Victory Ship Revival

Help restore Red Oak Victory—donate or volunteer today!

Red Oak Victory is partnering with Rosie the Riveter Trust, the Boilermakers Union Local 549 and the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park to begin the first phase of renovation and revival of the last surviving ship built in the Kaiser Shipyards during World War II by workers including the women who inspired the icon, Rosie the Riveter.  Red Oak Victory last entered the shipyard for a complete overhaul in 2011. Weather and time has taken a toll on the deck and superstructure. 

We made great strides August 18 – 29, but there’s more to do!

The Modern Day Rosies and Roberts worked closely with our Red Oak Victory crew on numerous projects to repair and restore rusted railings, deck plating and replace the galley exhaust stack during the two-week project.

Many project volunteers signed on as regular Red Oak Victory crew members, bolstering our ranks with talented, skilled workers.

Our project list was very ambitious and we’re planning additional work days to continue efforts. For media and other inquiries, please contact info@redoakvictory.us.

Publicity

The press coverage we received exceeded our expectations.  In addition to local media, the Victory Ship Revival project was featured in the Los Angeles Times, CBSNews Los Angeles and even the BBC! Check our Press/Media page for the complete list.

$125,000 fund raising goal

Our goal is to raise $125,000 for materials, equipment, paint, supplies, and required upgrades.  Thanks to your generosity, as of September 2025 we’ve raised over $100,000 in both cash and in-kind donations of materials and equipment rentals. We need your continued financial and volunteer support to purchase supplies and complete ongoing restoration.

How you can help:

Here’s how you can help us achieve our goal:

1. Donate money to enable us to purchase supplies or rent equipment needed for restoration.
2. Donate supplies or temporarily lend us equipment needed to carry out ongoing projects.
3. Volunteer to work with us on the ship. Send an email to: info@redoakvictory.us
4. Spread the word! If you want to help spread the word about the Victory Ship Revival, you can email or print out this flyer.

Sponsorship levels:

To sponsor at the Deckhand to Captain’s levels, select the red button. To make a donation of any amount—less than $500 or more than $25,000—select the blue button. No donation is too small!

When you click on the payment option, you will see the Richmond Museum Association.  Red Oak Victory is part of the Museum, and all donations will go to the Victory Ship Revival Campaign.

If you prefer to mail your donations, make checks payable to “Red Oak Victory” and mail to:

Red Oak Victory
c/o Alan Burns
1337 Canal Blvd.
Berth 5
Richmond, CA 94804

If you or your company are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email: mark@redoakvictory.us

Red Oak Victory is operated by a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (Richmond Museum Association, EIN 94-6095083), and all donations should be tax deductible.  Consult with your tax preparer.

Keep informed!

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Questions? Send an email to: info@redoakvictory.us

The all-volunteer crew of Red Oak Victory would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your donation.  We have worked very hard during the last 27 years, and your donation is vital to complete our mission to the revival of Red Oak Victory.