Victory ship

American  

noun

1. a fast, turbine-powered cargo ship of World War II, having a capacity of about 11,000 dead-weight tons.

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Etymology

Origin of Victory ship

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

The tool room on the SS Red Oak Victory ship.

From Los Angeles Times

Visitors can climb aboard an enormous Victory ship, one of more than 700 vessels produced in Richmond — and, in the gift shop, pick up swag emblazoned with the iconic image of the red-kerchiefed Rosie herself, arm flexed up with “We Can Do It!” bravado.

From New York Times

The cruise is described as “4 days of non-stop parties” onboard the Carnival Victory ship for guests 21 and older — even though, according to the disclaimer, guests 18 to 20 years old are allowed on if they are accompanied by a guardian or family member that is at least 25 years old.

From Fox News

For the past six years, three days a week, Stanley has driven 28 miles from his home in Gulfport to arrive by 4 a.m. outside the berth of the SS American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum on Channelside Drive.

From Washington Times

There, during World War II, workers at a giant Ford plant assembled tanks, while Henry Kaiser’s nearby shipyard complex was, at one point, launching a Liberty or Victory ship every single day.

From Salon