The bill amends Florida Statutes to redesignate the official state flagship from the schooner Western Union to the S.S. American Victory, a 455-foot historic steamship built in 1944. The S.S. American Victory is notable for its service during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and it currently operates as an interactive maritime museum in Tampa. The bill highlights the ship's historical significance, its role in military operations, and its contributions to education and community engagement over the past 25 years.

The legal language changes include the insertion of "S.S. American Victory, a 455-foot historic steamship, built in 1944" and the deletion of references to the "schooner Western Union, a 130-foot historic sailing vessel of the tall ship class, built in Key West and first launched in 1939." The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 559 Filed: 15.0465