Victory Ship Built in Oregon
Phoenix was laid down under U.S. Maritime Commission contract as Capital Victory (MCV–183) 27 February 1945 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland, Oregon; launched 10 April 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Chester It. Kinmon and delivered 8 May 1945.
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