Governor Signs Legislation Designating S.S. American Victory as Florida’s State Flagship

Governor signs legislation designating S.S. American Victory as Florida’s State Flagship

TAMPA, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 249 this week, redesignating Florida’s official state flagship as the S.S. American Victory, replacing the schooner Western Union of Key West.

Florida Transfers Official Flagship Designation

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida has a new official Flagship.

Florida has a new official state flagship

Florida has a new official state flagship. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation designating the S.S. American Victory, a World War II–era ship now docked in Tampa, as the state’s flagship.

Governor Ron DeSantis signs legislation designating S.S. American Victory as Florida’s State Flagship

The S.S. American Victory, built in 1945, delivered supplies to U.S. forces in World War II and continued service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Today, it is permanently docked in Tampa as a museum and memorial. The post Governor Ron DeSantis signs legislation designating S.S. American Victory as Florida’s State Flagship appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.