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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park BALCLUTHA at Hyde Street Pier.
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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.
 

The Historic Ships

Discover the collection of historic vessels at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park!

 


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Community Storytelling Highlighting San Francisco Chinese Maritime History

Free Public Event Will Present Important Overlooked Folk Memories
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 3:00 to 5:00 pm aboard the 1890 Eureka at Hyde Street Pier


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February is Black History Month

Enjoy these programs scheduled at the park during February.


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San Francisco Maritime NHP
Fort Mason Center, Building E
San Francisco, CA 94123

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(415) 447-5000

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(415) 561-7000

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(415) 556-1624

Climate

San Francisco is located in a Mediterranean climate. The rainy season usually lasts from November to March. Rainfall is unlikely from April through October. The warmest months are usually September and October and the famous San Francisco fog begins rolling in through the Golden Gate in the spring and can persist throughout the summer months. The average annual temperature is 62.5F (16.9C). The Bay Area is known for its microclimates, which can change dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood.   
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The scow schooner ALMA, with white sails raised, sailing on SF Bay.

Did You Know?
ALMA was built in 1891 in little boatyard on the southernmost bay front of San Francisco, just north of Hunters Point Navy Yard. She mostly worked in the South Bay carrying salt from the southern salt ponds. She has been rebuilt several times and now sails on the Bay often, carrying passengers.
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Last Updated: January 25, 2012 at 12:30 MST

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