SS Lane Victory - Museum Ship

Museum Ship

After her 1988 acquisition by the U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II, the Lane Victory was towed to the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro on June 12, 1989. She was turned into a museum and work ship again. In 1990 the Lane Victory was designated a National Historic Landmark. A volunteer crew maintain and operate the ship and her two onboard museums. On September 13, 2000 Congress passed Resolution 327, recognizing the SS Lane Victory as a representative of the service and sacrifices of the U.S. Merchant Marine to the nation during times of conflict: "Whereas vessels of the United States merchant marine fleet, such as the S.S. LANE VICTORY, provided critical logistical support to the Armed Forces by carrying equipment, supplies, and personnel necessary to maintain war efforts"

The Lane Victory is an operational vessel and currently makes three one-day trips, called "Victory at Sea" cruises, over three weekends to Catalina Island each year. The cruise takes passengers back to the atmosphere and feeling of the 1940s, including the sounds of swing music. The Lane Victory serves up buffet style lunch on the cruises. The atmosphere is enhanced with an attacking aircraft flyby.

In February 2012 she moved from Berth 94 in Los Angeles Harbor by the Vincent Thomas Bridge to Berth 46 in Los Angeles Harbor at the end of Harbor Boulevard-Miner Street, south of the bridge. She was reopened to the public on February 17, 2012.

She may move again and become part of the USS Iowa ship museum in the Port of Los Angeles, which opened on July 7, 2012.