United
V Victory Trial
Amazes; She's Perfect
Amazes; She's Perfect
After
surpassing all expectations on a stiff river trial and in other rigid
tests, the world's first Victory ship, the S.S. United Victory, has entered
the service of the United Nations. The vessel was delivered to its operator,
the American President Lines, February 29. Keel for the United Victory
was laid November 19, 1943, and it was launched January 12, 1944. The
streamlined, turbine-powered vessel was completed in 102 days from keel-laying
to delivery. That was 15 days ahead of contract schedule. The Star of
Oregon, O.S.C.'s first Liberty ship,
occupied
226 days on the ways and at the Outfitting docks before completion.
The United Victory underwent an exhaustive 12-hour river trial Sunday, February 26, to Astoria and return. More than 200 persons made the journey, including O.S.C. officials, representatives of the U. S. Maritime commission and American Bureau of Shipping, observers for manufacturers of ship equipment, and newspaper men.
The vessel's efficient performance amazed even crew members, and no major flaws were developed. Observers .praised workmanship in the ship's construction.
Official speed of the United Victory was not disclosed, but it was evident that General Manager Edgar F. Kaiser of the three Portland-Vancouver yards, made no idle boast when he declared that the new ship will be able to outdistance and out-maneuver an enemy sub in the water.
BAUER PRAISES WORKERS
Al Bauer, assistant general manager of Oregon Ship, who watched all tests on the run closely, was elated with the results and paid tribute to ship's workers.
"You can tell the folks out in the yard for me," he said, "that they did .a really first class job on Hull No. 1001. The quality of the work which went into the ship would be a credit to any shipyard in the world.
"The management is proud to be able to announce that the United Victory met every specification set for it. We're building a fleet of fine ships which will not only be an important factor in winning the war, but will play a major role in our postwar commerce."
COMMISSION GRATIFIED
Said Captain John E. Murphy, who took command of the ship for the American President Lines: "The people who built the United Victory have a right to be proud of her." And Chief Engineer Robert McGlouthin commented; "The power plant performed very smoothly. She's going to be all right."
The principal hull inspector for the Maritime commission, E.A. "Ed" Mortensen, declared: "Representatives of the commission are highly gratified with the performance of the United Victory. The ship met all the standards prescribed for it."
The United Victory underwent an exhaustive 12-hour river trial Sunday, February 26, to Astoria and return. More than 200 persons made the journey, including O.S.C. officials, representatives of the U. S. Maritime commission and American Bureau of Shipping, observers for manufacturers of ship equipment, and newspaper men.
The vessel's efficient performance amazed even crew members, and no major flaws were developed. Observers .praised workmanship in the ship's construction.
Official speed of the United Victory was not disclosed, but it was evident that General Manager Edgar F. Kaiser of the three Portland-Vancouver yards, made no idle boast when he declared that the new ship will be able to outdistance and out-maneuver an enemy sub in the water.
BAUER PRAISES WORKERS
Al Bauer, assistant general manager of Oregon Ship, who watched all tests on the run closely, was elated with the results and paid tribute to ship's workers.
"You can tell the folks out in the yard for me," he said, "that they did .a really first class job on Hull No. 1001. The quality of the work which went into the ship would be a credit to any shipyard in the world.
"The management is proud to be able to announce that the United Victory met every specification set for it. We're building a fleet of fine ships which will not only be an important factor in winning the war, but will play a major role in our postwar commerce."
COMMISSION GRATIFIED
Said Captain John E. Murphy, who took command of the ship for the American President Lines: "The people who built the United Victory have a right to be proud of her." And Chief Engineer Robert McGlouthin commented; "The power plant performed very smoothly. She's going to be all right."
The principal hull inspector for the Maritime commission, E.A. "Ed" Mortensen, declared: "Representatives of the commission are highly gratified with the performance of the United Victory. The ship met all the standards prescribed for it."
She's
a Fine Ship'
That was the unanimous opinion of Oregon Ship and U. S. Maritime commission
officials who made the 12-hour trial run on the S.S. United Victory. Pictured
here are A. J. Fraser, U.S.M.C. principal machinery inspector, Al Bauer,
assistant general manager of Oregon Ship; Ed Mortensen, U.S.M.C. principal
hull inspector, and Russ Hoffman, Oregon Ship general yard superintendent.
Night
Shopping
Oregon Ship employes are shown above as they waited in line to transact
business Friday night at the Peninsula. branch of the United States National
bank in St. Johns. The bank is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on pay day to
accommodate shipyard workers.
St.
Johns Merchants
Laud Late Shopping
St. Johns merchants, in line with a labor management committee plan originated at Oregon Ship, are keeping open from 6 to 9 o'clock Friday nights. Night shipping, instituted four weeks ago, has brought about a sharp increase in business, merchants report. Last Friday night the Peninsula
Laud Late Shopping
St. Johns merchants, in line with a labor management committee plan originated at Oregon Ship, are keeping open from 6 to 9 o'clock Friday nights. Night shipping, instituted four weeks ago, has brought about a sharp increase in business, merchants report. Last Friday night the Peninsula
branch
of the United States National bank, exceeded all expectations on volume
of business, according to Manager J. C. Carlson. During the trhee-hour
period the bank did half of a normal day's business, Carlson said.
R. H. Currier, manager of Borham and Currier department store, reported one-third of a normal day's business Friday night. The B. & C.
R. H. Currier, manager of Borham and Currier department store, reported one-third of a normal day's business Friday night. The B. & C.
department
store and Jack Spratt market managements reported an influx of many new
customers.
Cumin's drug store, with a regular 9 p.m. closing time, also reported increased business.
Other St. Johns firms praising the plan were Galloway's Electric shop, Safeway store and the Cornet store.
Cumin's drug store, with a regular 9 p.m. closing time, also reported increased business.
Other St. Johns firms praising the plan were Galloway's Electric shop, Safeway store and the Cornet store.
Swan
Shows Way in
Fourth Bond Drive
The guys and gals who are building ships to beat Hitler and Hirohito are supplying plenty of financial ammunition, too. Bond sales at Oregon Ship, Vancouver and Swan Island totaled $7,129,768.75 during the Fourth War Loan campaign. Figures filed with the Federal Reserve bank showed Swan Island led the other two yards with a total of $2,552,388.75.
Fourth Bond Drive
The guys and gals who are building ships to beat Hitler and Hirohito are supplying plenty of financial ammunition, too. Bond sales at Oregon Ship, Vancouver and Swan Island totaled $7,129,768.75 during the Fourth War Loan campaign. Figures filed with the Federal Reserve bank showed Swan Island led the other two yards with a total of $2,552,388.75.
This
included $363,562.50 in cash sales and $2,189,326.25 in special and regular
payroll deductions.
The total at Oregon Ship was $2,315,642.50, with $123,767.50 in cash sales and the remainder in special and regular payroll deductions.
SWAN HIGHEST PER CAPITA
At Vancouver, workers purchased $2,261,237.50 worth of bonds. Cash sales amounted to $128,756.25 and regular and special payroll deductions, $2,132,481.25.
Although Swan Island had the largest total, it was pointed out that the campaign in the yard covered a period of two additional weeks not counted by Oregon Ship and Vancouver. Bond officials said this accounts for a portion of the difference in the totals, but Swan workers still had a larger per capita purchase. Vancouver has about 9,000 more workers than Swan Island, while Oregon Ship has 4,500 more employes.
The total at Oregon Ship was $2,315,642.50, with $123,767.50 in cash sales and the remainder in special and regular payroll deductions.
SWAN HIGHEST PER CAPITA
At Vancouver, workers purchased $2,261,237.50 worth of bonds. Cash sales amounted to $128,756.25 and regular and special payroll deductions, $2,132,481.25.
Although Swan Island had the largest total, it was pointed out that the campaign in the yard covered a period of two additional weeks not counted by Oregon Ship and Vancouver. Bond officials said this accounts for a portion of the difference in the totals, but Swan workers still had a larger per capita purchase. Vancouver has about 9,000 more workers than Swan Island, while Oregon Ship has 4,500 more employes.
He
Began Perfect Score in Last War
He never "missed a watch" in 26 Atlantic crossings in the first
world war, and
he hasn't missed a shift in two years of war work in the second world
conflict.
Marion S. Livingston, day shift crane oiler on Master craneways, Vancouver yard, is possessor of this unusual devotion to duty. He was a gunner aboard the "Great Northern" when she made her record round-trip Atlantic crossing of 14 days, 4 hours in 1918, one of 26 sailings. The vessel carried 4,060 doughboys to Brest, France, and brought back the first contingent of American wounded.
Mrs. Livingston is a day shift electrician in the motor repair shop at Oregon Shipyards. The couple reside in a new farm home recently purchased near Gresham.
He never "missed a watch" in 26 Atlantic crossings in the first
world war, and
he hasn't missed a shift in two years of war work in the second world
conflict.Marion S. Livingston, day shift crane oiler on Master craneways, Vancouver yard, is possessor of this unusual devotion to duty. He was a gunner aboard the "Great Northern" when she made her record round-trip Atlantic crossing of 14 days, 4 hours in 1918, one of 26 sailings. The vessel carried 4,060 doughboys to Brest, France, and brought back the first contingent of American wounded.
Mrs. Livingston is a day shift electrician in the motor repair shop at Oregon Shipyards. The couple reside in a new farm home recently purchased near Gresham.
SPORTS
FACILITIES OFFERED WORKERS
and
Public Recreation headed by Superintendent C.P. Keyser, and the staff
has been increased and the Civic center, formerly the old Turn Verein,
was leased by the city to provide increased recreation for war workers
and other sports-minded citizens.
DANCING CLASSES OFFERED
At Vanport, an outstanding schedule is maintained at the seven recreational centers for children, as well as adults. Swing shift dances are held at hall No. 2 Saturdays from 2 to 5 a.m., with Beverley Steele and Marjorie Landru, building directors, in charge.
Square dancing classes at Peninsula community club each Wednesday night, craft classes in leather tooling, and other activities at all community centers, are held weekly.
War-working mothers are particularly invited to interest their children in the Saturday morning and afternoon swimming and dancing classes held at the Portland Civic recreation center. Further information may be obtained by calling BE 7810.
DANCING CLASSES OFFERED
At Vanport, an outstanding schedule is maintained at the seven recreational centers for children, as well as adults. Swing shift dances are held at hall No. 2 Saturdays from 2 to 5 a.m., with Beverley Steele and Marjorie Landru, building directors, in charge.
Square dancing classes at Peninsula community club each Wednesday night, craft classes in leather tooling, and other activities at all community centers, are held weekly.
War-working mothers are particularly invited to interest their children in the Saturday morning and afternoon swimming and dancing classes held at the Portland Civic recreation center. Further information may be obtained by calling BE 7810.
In
Shipbuilding terms, "bleeders" are plugs screwed into the bottom
of a ship to provide for dainage.
Kaiser
workers and their families have been issued a special invitation to make
use of the Portland Civic Recreation center. The city's recreation director,
Miss Dorothea Lensch, declared that thousands of Portlanders participate
each week in the variety of spouts and recreational events offered. In
addition, large numbers take part in recreational programs at nearly 40
community clubs in the Portland area. This includes seven at Vanport.
FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDE
According, to Miss Lensch, the Portland center is open from 2 to 10 p.m. daily, except Sunday, and facilities are available for swimming, badminton, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, tap and folk dancing, gymnastics and similar sports. .
The entire program is sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Parks
FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDE
According, to Miss Lensch, the Portland center is open from 2 to 10 p.m. daily, except Sunday, and facilities are available for swimming, badminton, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, tap and folk dancing, gymnastics and similar sports. .
The entire program is sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Parks
CLERKS
WILL RECEIVE
REAL SILK FROM INDIA
VANCOUVER-Norman Demmon, clerk in the Personnel office, has just received a letter from her father, Captain H. R. Demmon, now stationed in India, advising her that he can send her as many yards of real silk as she can use. Norms says she will ask for enough of the fabric to make a pair of pajamas and a quilted robe.
REAL SILK FROM INDIA
VANCOUVER-Norman Demmon, clerk in the Personnel office, has just received a letter from her father, Captain H. R. Demmon, now stationed in India, advising her that he can send her as many yards of real silk as she can use. Norms says she will ask for enough of the fabric to make a pair of pajamas and a quilted robe.
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OREGON
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VANCOUVER
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SWAN
ISLAND
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LIBERTYS
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TANK
LANDERS
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ESCORT
CARRIERS
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TANKERS
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KEELS
LAID
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340
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10
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30
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47
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64
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LAUNCHED
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329
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10
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30
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35
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56
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DELIVERED
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325+8
VAN.
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2
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30
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29
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51+1
0iler
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Production
Soars as
this week's scoreboard shows a total of 446 vessels of all types delivered
from the three yards to date. Highlight of the week was the completion
of Swan Island's first 56 tanker contract.
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. "Sorry, nobody admitted here without a Kaiser clearance"
- Idea by Irving Mundy, Swan Island
- Idea by Irving Mundy, Swan Island
