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FL S0804
Bill
AI Summary
- Redesignates Florida's official state flagship from the schooner Western Union (a 130-foot sailing vessel built in Key West in 1939) to the S.S. American Victory, a 455-foot historic steamship built in 1944
- The S.S. American Victory is one of only five operational World War II merchant vessels remaining in the United States and served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War
- The ship is currently an interactive maritime museum located in Tampa, recognized as a National Historic Place in 2002, and has served as a landmark destination for 25 years
- The S.S. American Victory supports military charities, community organizations, educational programs, and has hosted training exercises for the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement agencies
- The act amends Section 15.0465, Florida Statutes, with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Designation of the Official State Flagship
Last Action
Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security4/1/2025
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