SS Red Oak Victory Tour | SF Bay Ospreys

June 24, 2018
Richmond, CA
Hikers: Cathy, Laura
Distance: 3 miles
Elevation Gain: 30 ft.

The osprey nest sits atop the Whirley crane next to the Red Oak Victory ship, home of Richmond, Rosie, Roemer, Victory, & Brisa.

Kaiser's General Warehouse building.

 Notice the seagull in the U's position.

Riggers Loft Wine Company

Winery and tasting room with a big screen featuring our osprey family!

 Another osprey nest.

 Old firetruck.

 Boarding the ship. 

 Entrance to the engine room.

 The stairs aren't as intimidating as they appeared.

  Stern gun.

 Looking up.

 Mess hall.

Titles read: The Ship's Medicine Chest and Medical Aid at Sea and International Medical Guide for Ships. The docent told us cargo ships did not have medical doctors on board - if someone needed more than basic care, they looked it up in the book. I bet that was comforting . . .

 Captain's personal refrigerator.

 Our docent Eric - wonderful guide!

 Restored and fully operational radio - call letters are KYVM.

 The map room.

 Good ole pencil sharpener.

 Damaged propellor where normally a gun would be.

 Richmond with a fish.

 Trails:
Bay Trail

Red Oak Victory

San Francisco Bay's Osprey Cam