Smith Victory under Maritime Commission contract by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland; laid down on 11 April 1945, launched on 24 May 1945, sponsored by Elizabeth Cutter Morrow of Smith College, christened on May 24, 1945, completed=22 June 1945 and delivered to her operator, Eastern SS Company.

SS Smith Victory was christened on May 24, 1945, by Elizabeth Cutter Morrow, before sliding into the Patapsco River near Baltimore, Maryland.

Smith Victory could carry 10,800 tons of supplies or 1,500 troops at a top speed of 15 knots.

Smith Victory was converted to a troopship and used to bring troops home as part of Operation Magic Carpet.

The ship ran a daily newsletter called the Sea Breeze to entertain the troops on the trip.