San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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San Francisco Maritime Information

Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers sights and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.

The park includes a magnificent fleet of six National Historic Landmark vessels: 1886 square-rigger Balclutha; 1890 steam ferryboat Eureka; 1891 scow schooner Alma; 1895 schooner C.A. Thayer; 1907 steam tug Hercules; and 1915 steam schooner Wapama.

 

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Students Conduct Scientific Research Using Advanced Marine Equipment

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is located at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

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