WORLD WAR II VICTORY SHIP FILM "HANNIBAL VICTORY" PART 2 28462

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Produced in 1945, "Hannibal Victory" documents the activities of the World War II Victory Ship S.S. Hannibal Victory, named after Mark Twain’s Mississippi River hometown of Hannibal, Missouri. Departing from San Francisco, the ship carries a cargo of eight steam locomotive engines and cars across the Pacific to the Philippines. The crew’s daily routines are portrayed along with occasional threats by Japanese vessels.
During World War II, 534 "Victory ships" were built to transport materials to support United States military efforts in theaters of operation across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Victory ship (officially called VC2) was 455 feet long and 62 feet wide. A cross-compound steam turbine with double reduction gears developed 6,000 or 8,500 horsepower. The first of 534 Victory ships, the S.S. United Victory, was launched on February 28, 1944. The next 34 Victory ships were named for each of the Allied nations; the subsequent 218 were named after American cities (one of them named for Hannibal, Missouri in recognition of successful war bond sales), the next 150 ships were named after educational institutions, and the rest received miscellaneous names.
The 10,000 ton S.S. Hannibal Victory, hull number 579 was built by Permanente Metals Corporation's shipbuilding division in Yard No. 2 at Richmond, California in January 1945. Since her retirement the Hannibal was last reported as being "In reserve" in Suisun Bay near San Franciso, California. The following is a transcript of the narration of the motion picture produced by the U.S. Maritime Commission in 1945 which documented the maiden voyage of the Hannibal Victory across the Pacific Ocean to the Philippines. Some of her cargo included one of six locomotives and railroad car wheels manufactured at the Hannibal Car Wheel and Foundry at 1200 Collier Street. in Hannibal. The half hour color film was photographed on location in Hannibal and aboard the ship as she crossed the Pacific from San Francisco to the Philippines.
After the war in September, 1946 Vice-Admiral William Ward Smith of the the U.S. Maritime Commission came to Hannibal to present the 8 by 18 foot battle flag of the Hannibal Victory to the city and the documentary film was also premiered on that occasion. Taking part in the flag presentation ceremony were Governor Phil Donnelly; Mayor W. J. Schneider; William C. Garnett, president of the Chamber of Commerce; Floyd Shoemaker of the State Historical Society, Fred Hibbard, sculptor of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn statues; and two attorneys who had just returned from the war, Elgin Fuller and Branham Rendlen. Fifty copies of the film were given to various agencies nationwide.
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[@flylooper]

My Dad sailed Merchant Marine as a Pursor/Pharmacist's mate and was in the Philippines about the time of this movie. His ship, the SS Francisco Morazan, along with four others (Liberties), was attacked by kamikazes and his was the only one to survive. All the merchant ships were loaded with ordnance. My father once told me it was the only time during the whole war that he actually got down on his knees and prayed for his life. He was not one to talk of his service during the war. They truly were The Greatest Generation.

[@scottvernon9413]

My Dad was in the Merchant Marine in WWII. I wish we could of watched this together before he died in 2016...Very nice video...Scott Vernon, Cleburne, Tx.

[@blusnuby2]

Scott Vernon: Big Salute to your dad for his service to America in WW2 ! Try and read: Heroes In Dungarees, by John Bunker...I GUARANTEE it will be worth your while. It`s all about The U.S. Merchant Marine`s involvement in WW2. You were lucky, you had your WW2 Vet Dad 33 years longer than i had mine....

[@JRobbySh]

Put a wreathe on his grave for the rest of us.

[@papertiger6118]

My father could have possibly been in this very convoy with the Hannibal Victory. According to his military records, his ship was in the Pacific/Phillipine theater when this film was made. He was a 19 year-old 20mm anti-aircraft gunner serving aboard the SS Ocala Victory. Thanks for posting this film. It's really nice to be able to see some of the things my dad may have seen and experienced during the war.

[@blusnuby2]

Paper Tiger: Big Salute to your father for his service in WW2! I highly recommend you read: Heroes In Dungarees, by John Bunker. It is a glowing account of America`s Merchant Marine, it`s ships and men who "kept them sailing," your dad, included.

[@JRobbySh]

A great film, reminding us all of the roles played by men who never carried a gun, but who were as valiant as the riflemen.

[@jasonbaber1526]

The fear and excitement of world war two. There will never be another time like it. The worst of time and the best of times.

[@surearrow]

>> After the war in September, 1946 Vice-Admiral William Ward Smith of the the U.S. Maritime Commission came to Hannibal to present the 8 by 18 foot battle flag of the Hannibal Victory to the city and the documentary film was also premiered on that occasion. Taking part in the flag presentation ceremony were Governor Phil Donnelly; Mayor W. J. Schneider; Fred Hibbard, sculptor of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn statues; and two veterans who had just returned from the war. Fifty copies of this film were given to various agencies and played in theaters nationwide. In August 2006, the Hannibal Victory sailed to a port in Brownsville, Texas to be scrapped. Before the ship was destroyed, the crew of the Red Oak Victory ship was allowed to salvage what parts were needed in order to restore the Red Oak. Parts of the old Hannibal Victory will survive in that vessel. Thank you Hannibal Victory.

[@3-DtimeCosmology]

Thanks for sharing that. Brings the film to the present.

[@frontstreet72]

My dear father spent time on the Hannibal Victory during WWII.

[@TrailTribune]

What a great time to live and a great generation of Americans!

[@JRobbySh]

American at perhaps its greatest moment sin history. Hail Columbia!

[@X-OR_]

My Dad Build Liberty Ships at the Kaiser Ship Yards in Richmond, California. He was just a teenager when he worked there.

[@blusnuby2]

Joy of Lego: A Big Salute to your father ! His sweat helped America lend a BIG hand in winning that world war !!

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Great video Periscope thanks!

[@jeffreyharville1918]

I'm too young to have been there, but, I did serve on a Victory ship in the 1980's (quite possibly the last one to be used??) But I just can't remember her original name! She was named the USNS Bowditch when I was on her.

[@the_j_ag]

Just did some research. Turns out USNS Bowditch hull no. T-AGS-21 was originally named SS South Bend Victory, hull no. MCV 694 launched June 30, 1945. hope this helps

[@rapman5791]

Martin Milner at 20:37 A young officer Pete Malloy 👮‍♀️

[@nickbreen287]

Been waiting for this.

[@3-DtimeCosmology]

Great!

[@kristov29]

Someone send a copy of part 2 to Rodrigo Duterte, the President of the Philippines.

[@razakrsbrunei927]

Ok only aww 😘