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The U.S.S. Ripon Victory was named after the college after the end of World War II in 1945.
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"The Ripon Victory, one of the newest members of the nation’s merchant fleet, glides down the waxed ways into the bay at Richmond, Calif., after her christening July 3, 1945. The 10,800-ton cargo carrier was towed to the outfitting dock to be made ready for sea duty. Her engines will be tuned up and countless items of gear and stores will be installed before the trim, new ship is placed in service. The Ripon Victory is 455 feet long and 62 feet wide and is propelled by a powerful steam turbine which makes her one of the fastest cargo ships afloat." |
College Days
June 5, 1945
'S.S. Ripon Victory' Launched July 10th: Library Donated
"Ripon College is to be honored with the launching of the new victory ship "S.S. Ripon Victory" from the shipyards in Richmond, Calif...
"Other colleges and universities throughout the United States will be similarly honored by the Maritime Service. Among other ships already christened are the S.S. Lawrence, Denison, and Trinity Victory.
"It has been suggested by the American Merchant Marine Library association that the school honored contribute funds for the furnishing of a ship's library, titles to be selected by the association...
"The S.S. Ripon Victory will be a ship of the new Victory type, which is largely superseding the older Liberty transports. The S.S. Ripon Victory will be able to travel at 15 knots or more with a 6,00 horsepower turbine-gear plant as compared with the Liberty's reciprocating engine 2, 500 horsepower..."
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