"The nonprofit group that owns it would like to move the SS Red Oak Victory near the visitor center of the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, where the cargo ship - which has been transformed into a floating museum - is likely to draw more visitors. But with a project price tag estimated between $16 million and $20 million and no guarantee of where that money will come from,"
"Those who support moving the ship believe it'll help boost visitor numbers. Many people are unaware of the museum's existence, SS Red Oak Victory Marketing Director Fred Klink told Richmond councilmembers at a Feb. 3 meeting. Placing the ship closer to the visitor center could create synergy between the two historical sites, he said, and being near the Richmond ferry line could also boost interest in the World War II ship."
"Port Director Charles Gerard argued that the council should approve the study because it has already been budgeted. The port was seeking to contract with Liftech Consultants Inc., an engineering firm in Oakland, to do the work for $299,797. Looking long-term, Gerard said moving the ship could free up a port basin that could be rented out for commercial use and generate revenue for the port."
The SS Red Oak Victory is a World War II-era cargo ship converted into a floating museum currently docked in Richmond's port. The ship's nonprofit owners seek to relocate it near the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park visitor center to increase visibility and visitor numbers. Estimated relocation costs range from $16 million to $20 million, and Richmond councilmembers declined to allocate $300,000 for a pier study. Port officials proposed contracting Liftech Consultants for the study at $299,797 and argued relocation could free a port basin for commercial rental revenue. The city credits the port $143,000 annually for storing the ship.
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