San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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Contact Information:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Building E, Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-447-5000
http://www.nps.gov/safr/
Size: 50 acres
Location: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is located at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California.
Description: The square-rigged sailing ship Balclutha, steam schooner Wapama, three-masted schooner C.A. Thayer, walking-beam ferry Eureka, scow schooner Alma, steam tug Hercules, paddle wheel tug Eppleton Hall, and numerous smaller craft are preserved. Many of the ships are at the Hyde Street Pier at Aquatic Park in San Francisco. Not far from the pier is the National Maritime Museum with displays of ship models and historic artifacts. The J. Porter Shaw Library and extensive collections of ship plans and photographs are at the nearby Fort Mason Center, as is the World War II Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien.
Activities: The historical park includes ships, a museum, a visitor center, exhibits and a library. Visitors can take part in daily programs.Operating Hours: The visitor center, museum, and pier are open year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.
History: Established on June 27, 1988.
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