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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkAlcatraz, Hyde Street Pier and Balclutha at sunset on a stormy evening.
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California and the Sea Curriculum
Drawing of a square rigged sailing ship with wind filling the sails.
California and the Sea Curriculum for fourth grade
 

Lesson One

Lesson Two

Lesson Three

Lesson Four

Lesson Five

Lesson Six

Lesson Seven

Lesson Eight (on board the Balclutha)

Bibliography

Evaluation

 

 
Historic photo of a baby girl, Inda-Francis, who was born on the Balclutha.  

Did You Know?
See the captain’s quarters on the square-rigged ship Balclutha where Inda-Francis Durkee was born at sea, during a voyage from Calcutta, India, to San Francisco. She was the daughter of Captain and Mrs. Alice Durkee. Alfred Durkee was master of the Balclutha from 1894-1899.
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