Where Your Imagination Can Travel to the 19th Century
Stand on the stern of BALCLUTHA, face west to feel the fresh wind blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.
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The Historic Ships
Discover the collection of historic vessels at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
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Discover Our Collections
Discover the largest museum collection in the NPS. Extensive library, archival, small craft and object collections are available for research.
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Mascots at Sea
Animals have always been important members of a ship's crew. Dogs, cats, parrots...but would you believe monkeys, polar bears, pigs, and goats?!
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Go Sailing on San Francisco Bay
Sail San Francisco Bay aboard the 1891 National Landmark scow schooner ALMA! Take in dazzling views and learn about California history.
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Bird Walk With a Park Ranger
Saturdays, 6/8, 7/20, 8/17 10am. Join Ranger Carol on a 90 minute easy, bird-spotting stroll around the park. All ages welcome, FREE. Hyde Street Pier
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Full Fathom Five
Read the blog by Collections staff that takes you down deep in the park's library, archival, small craft, and object collections.
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Steam-Powered Donkey Engine Demo on the pier
Join us on the pier as we fire-up the steam-powered DONKEY ENGINE! June 19 & 27, July 17, and August 21 from 9:30am to 3pm. Ranger talk at 11am.
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Sea Music Festival
Mark those calendars for Saturday, September 14, 2013 for a fun, music-filled day on Hyde Street Pier and the historic ships. Fun for all ages.
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"Gems" & Interesting Stories From the Collections
Check out our "Collections Corner" for fascinating images and articles about scrimshaw, Hicks engines, Gold Rush era log books, paintings, and murals.
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Did You Know?
The GRACE QUAN is a replica of the type of fishing vessel used throughout the Bay Area by Chinese shrimp fishing companies between 1860 and 1910. She was built by San Francisco Maritime and California State park staff and volunteers in 2003. More...