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The Official Newspaper of Maritime National Historical Park The Maritime News March, April, May 2011 Museum Opened to the Public 60 Years Ago

Photos from left: Mayor Elmer Robinson addresses the crowd outside the Museum Building. Inside, the public gets a first look, as the David Crockett figurehead surveys the crowd. Photo below: The historic locomotive J.W. Bowker was brought in for the festivities. Photos: SAFR A12.24,411.13n, A12.24,411.15n, A12.24,411.02n

By stephen canright, park curator, maritime history Pacific. Spreckels, who helped to finance the fledg- ling museum and brought in some of its most important Welcome The San Francisco Maritime Museum opened to the public collections, was the widow of Adolph Spreckels, owner of This spring brings blooms to the na- on May 27, 1951, 60 years ago this spring. The Museum, ini- the Oceanic Steamship Company. Scott Newhall, editor of tive plant gardens in Aquatic Park, tially confined to the exhibit spaces within the Aquatic Park the San Francisco Chronicle and a vital advocate for the and an important Park anniversary. Sixty years ago this May, an intrep- Bathhouse Building, would go on to acquire and restore the museum, was an avid sailor. His brother had sailed with ship in 1955, and to foster the establishment of id crew of visionaries launched the Kortum on the Cape Horn trip. The Board of Trustees was Maritime Museum in the Aquatic the Maritime State Park at Hyde Street Pier. These elements heavy with steamship men. The volunteers who built the Park Bathhouse. During your visit, be sure to experience the Museum would be combined under the National Park Service in 1978 exhibits, or who salvaged pieces from the hulks still dotting to become first the Maritime Unit of the Golden Gate Na- lobby’s spectacular WPA murals, the backwaters of the Bay, were all seafarers. The values of now completely visible for the first tional Recreation Area and ultimately the independent San seamanship and maritime culture were inherent to these time since the 1950s. Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Our institu- people. tional existence traces back to that Sunday morning in 1951, Also in May, Park rangers will start raising sail on the 1891 Alma for when the doors were opened for the first time. Now, 60 years on, we are seizing the opportunity to envi- three-hour interpretive programs sion a maritime museum for the 21st century. The City is on San Francisco Bay, and offer a The Museum was operated at that time by the private non- different now, as is the nature of museums. We will accom- new program which explores the profit San Francisco Maritime Museum Association. This contributions of Chinese Americans plish this task, however, in a way that our elders would ap- to ’s waterfront history. Association remains in existence to this day, now as the plaud, because we share their belief in the underlying values San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. For 60 of maritime culture. It remains important that this City and On page two, you’ll learn about years, this organization of maritime-minded citizens has this nation celebrate the seagoing heritage which lent them some of the important women in served as a focal point for our region’s maritime heritage, our Park’s past. And this issue’s their shape and vitality. Collections Corner spotlights Mary and now serves as a cooperating association to the San Janislawski, a local star of water Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. and celestial navigation, who not only taught West Coast mariners, The Maritime Museum was opened at a time when San but designed a grid navigation sys- tem for the Apollo moon missions. Francisco was eager to celebrate the still vivid heritage of its port. World War II had recently been won, in large part by And be sure to mark April 23 as the immense sea power, both naval and merchant shipping, “Junior Ranger Day” on your calen- mobilized for the crisis. In the early 1950s, everyone in San dar. Please help us celebrate these dauntless volunteer Francisco had some connection to the sea, and ocean trade stewards with events, remained the City’s biggest business. San Francisco indenti- songs, activities and fied itself as a port city. prizes. See you in the park! Everyone connected to the new museum had maritime roots. Karl Kortum, the brash and brilliant young direc- Craig Kenkel tor, had sailed the last American square-rigger around Superintendent Cape Horn in 1941, and spent the War on cargo ships in the

1 Maritime 2 To The Moon 4 Space Visitors Museum Open for 60 Years…1 Mary... Superintendent’s Message…1 Museum Still Shocked! Visitor Information…2 Our friends from outer space visit Going Strong Mary Tornich Janislawski's contributions To the Moon Mary…2 to the teaching of navigation stretched the Maritime Museum and get a BIG After 60 Years from San Francisco to the moon. surprise. Events and Programs…3 The museum opened to the public 60 Comics for Kids…4 years ago this spring. Park Map…4

...... Today in the Park...4 In 1928, Captain P.V.H. Weems, acclaimed Late that year she married Director Karl designer of the Weems sextant, started Kortum. Jean stayed with the Museum National Park Service Collections a certification program for air naviga- until the birth of her second child in 1955. U.S. Department of the Interior tion and hired Mary as the West Coast She remained a strong supporter of the liaison and manager. Many commercial Museum, but found her true calling in his- Corner pilots were certified in Weem’s program, toric preservation work, becoming a leader notably Charles Lindbergh. Janislawski in the “Freeway Revolt” of the late 1950s San Francisco Maritime and Weems collaborated on the develop- and early 1960s. She was a co-founder of National Historical Park navigating From sF ment of navigational aids and textbooks. San Francisco Tomorrow and for many Established in 1988, San Francisco to the moon This collaboration led Mary to develop the years was a member of San Francisco’s Maritime National Historical Park Mark III chart plotter. Among the hun- Landmark Preservation Advisory Board. By Bill doll, preservation manager encompasses 34 acres, and contains the dreds of men she instructed in aeronauti- She was called “…an unsung hero of the most National Historic Landmarks of cal celestial navigation, one of her most Bay Area environmental movement.” Jean any unit in the National Park Service. In famous students was Fred Noonan, Amelia died in 2007. addition to the fleet of historic ships at Earhart’s navigator, who disappeared Hyde Street Pier, the park includes the along with Earhart in 1937 as she attempt- Matilda Dring served as the Maritime Mu- Aquatic Park Historic District (Maritime ed to circumnavigate the globe. seum’s Photographic Archivist from 1958 Museum, beach, lawn area, and bocce to 1976. Born in Gray’s Harbor, Washing- ball courts), a Visitor Center and a There was no restricting Mary to the mere ton, Matilda met Harry Dring when the research library (in Fort Mason Center). troposphere, as she had her sights set on bark Kaiulani was there loading lumber the stars and the moon. She continued her for South Africa in 1941. They married two Superintendent contributions to navigation by designing years later. Matilda, Harry, and their three Craig Kenkel a grid system of navigation for the Apollo sons came down to the Bay Area in 1954 Moon Missions. so that Harry could work on the Balclutha Chief of Interpretation restoration. Harry became the Balclutha’s John Cunnane (Acting) first manager and later Conservator of Ships for the State Parks and the National Public Affairs Officer Women of the Park Service. Lynn Cullivan When she joined the Museum staff, Maritime News Editor Maritime Matilda used a system developed by Cura- Christine Baird Mary Tornich Janislowski instructing a class in tor Roger Olmstead to catalog more than navigation. NPS Photo. Museum 30,000 photographic images. Her courtesy and efficiency in dealing with patrons’ re- Mailing Address To navigate. To plot a course for. To steer, By stephen canright, park curator, quests was legendary, and was recognized Fort Mason Center, Building E to direct. We all engage in some sort of maritime history in the “Acknowledgements” of scores of San Francisco, CA 94123 navigation as we make our way through publications. In retirement, Matilda and life. The history and development of While seafaring in the 19th and 20th cen- Harry moved to Vallejo, where she died in Fax Number navigation is a remarkable story, and in the turies was mostly the work of men, a hand- 1997. 415-556-1624 park collection are notes, photos, sextants, ful of strong women were instrumental in navigational plotters — and a series of helping the old San Francisco Maritime Park Information personal letters that provide a rare glimpse Museum to preserve the traditions of West 415-447-5000 into the lives of a unique maritime career Coast maritime culture. couple. Sail on an Contributors to Volume 32: Rejane Butler, Alma de Bretteville Spreckles was born in Mary Tornich Janislawski spent her life Tim Campbell, Stephen Canright, Lynn San Francisco to a poor family of French Cullivan, John Cunnane, Bill Doll, Richard instructing hundreds of mariners and air- aristocratic heritage. A woman of great Historic Everett, Joseph Hooper, and Amy Hosa. men in celestial navigation. She was mar- beauty and physical presence, she became ried to a mariner and navigator, Captain the darling of the art scene and mar- Schooner The Maritime News March, April, May Stanley Janislawski. Together they spent ried Adolph B. Spreckels, the immensely Volume No. 32. a lifetime practicing the art of navigation, wealthy heir of the fam- teaching others the craft, and in Mary’s ily sugar and shipping case, playing a pivotal role in meeting the empire. growing need to teach people how to navi- gate not only on the water but in the air. Junior Ranger In the early 1920s Alma Mary was born in 1910 and went on to conceived and financed Stand on the deck of this 19th century graduate from the University of California, the City’s Palace of the scow schooner and feel the waves, breathe Berkeley with degrees in mathematics and Legion of Honor. In Day the salt air, and take in dazzling views astronomy. After graduation she began 1940, she took over a Mark those while park rangers tell stories about water- teaching navigation to Bay Area mariners. collection of ship mod- calendars!! front history. Her husband, Stanley, worked his way up els and marine art assembled for the Trea- Saturday, the hawse pipe, becoming a captain for the sure Island World’s Fair. The collection April 23, at The first sail of the 2011 season will be in Pacific Far East passenger and freight ship- was shown in the Aquatic Park Building in Alma Hyde Street late May, 2011. will sail most Satur- ping line, and served in the Navy during 1941 and then was stored away until 1950, Pier, will be days, and some Thursdays, through the WWII. when a drive began to establish a perma- our annual spring, summer and fall. Call 415-447- nent maritime museum. Alma donated 5000 for specific dates. Tickets prices are action-packed, fun-filled, not-to-be missed Mary’s career spanned 40 years, during both her collection and critical funding $40 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $20 and completely FREE, Junior Ranger Day!! which she ably transitioned from teaching during the early years. Alma remained on for children ages 6–15. Children age five time-tested nautical navigation to the then From 10 am to 4 pm there will be events, the Board of Trustees for many years, prior and under ride for free. All children must up-and-coming aeronautical navigation. songs, activities, and prizes. So come and to her death in 1968. be accompanied by an adult. The vessel She adapted her skills, teaching materi- welcome the spring at departs promptly from Hyde Street Pier at als, and tools for teaching mariners how this exciting festival for Jean Edmonds Kortum grew up in Oregon 12:30 pm and returns at 4 pm. kids. Become a Junior to find their way on the water, to teach- and graduated from Pomona College with Ranger and explore, ing them to navigate in the air. Later in a degree in journalism. After working For more information, please call 415- learn, protect, and have her career, she worked for the Defense briefly for an Oakland newspaper, she be- 447-5000. Go to www.nps.gov/safr/histo- FUN. For more info Department at Alameda Naval Air Station came a full-time volunteer at the Maritime ryculture/alma.htm to learn about Alma's call 415- 447-5000. teaching flight students. Museum just before it opened in 1951. history...... Visitor Information Maritime Library, located on the third floor Entrance Fee for Historic Vessels: $5 of Building E in Fort Mason Center (auto Free for supervised children under 16. Dates and Hours of Operation: entrance at Buchanan Street and Marina Free with Federal Interagency Annual, Accessibility Information Senior, and Access Passes, and San Francisco Blvd). The library is open Tuesday through Programs in the Visitor Center, on Hyde Maritime NHP Annual Pass. Hyde Street Pier, located at Hyde and Thursday, 1pm to 5pm. Visit www.nps. Street Pier, and in the library are accessible. Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30am to 5pm. gov/safr/historyculture/museum-collec- No-Fee Areas Accessibility to programs on the ships varies. Last pier entry at 4:30pm. tions.htm or call 415-561-7030. Visitor Center, Hyde Street Pier, Museum For detailed information, please call the Visi- Building, Aquatic Park Historic Landmark tor Center, 415-447-5000, or http://www. Visitor Center, located at the corner of Contact Information District, and the Maritime Library (Fort nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm. Hyde and Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30am General Park Information: 415-447-5000 Mason Center). to 5pm. Pacific West Info Center: 415-447-0463 Permits Maritime Store: 415-775-2665 Reservations Maritime Museum (in the Aquatic Park Special Use Permits require at least a one USS Pampanito: 415-775-1943 Reservations for school groups and other month notice and application. Filming Bathhouse Building), located on Beach Street Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr educational groups must be made at least permits are arranged on an individual basis, at the foot of Polk Street. The building is open Association Website: www.maritime.org two weeks prior to your visit, call call 415-561-7170. from 10am to 4pm daily. Library Friends: www.maritimelibraryfriends.org 415-292-6664.

2 Maritime News Music, Tours, Events, Lectures and Living History

MARITIME MUSEUM LIFESAVING AT THE GOLDEN GATE MARCH IS WOMEN’S Open 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. Located at 900 Saturdays, March 12 and April 9, 3pm- MAy IS ASIAN HISTORy MONTH Beach Street, at the foot of Polk Street. Free. 3:45pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. PACIFIC AMERICAN The newly restored 1939 Works Progress In San Francisco’s maritime heydey, Administration-era building’s lobby and HERITAGE MONTH ExHIBIT: WOMEN WHO CHANGED countless lives were saved by the brave veranda are open to the public. View the MARITIME HISTORy men of the Lifesaving Service. Join us at the unique architecture, stunning murals, CHINESE CANNERy LABORERS Daily, throughout March. in the Visitor the Visitor Center to view the tools of the sculpture, and temporary exhibits. J Sundays, May 1 and 8, 3:00pm. Meet on Center, 9:30am to 5pm. Free. trade. J Balclutha’s main deck at Hyde Street Pier. View a photo exhibition illustrating the ADVENTURES AT SEA: LIFE ABOARD SMALL CRAFT ON HyDE STREET PIER Vessel admission (under 16 free). often overlooked impact women have had A 19TH CENTURy SAILING SHIP Sundays, March 6 and April 3, and On this walking tour of Balclutha you on maritime history. Daily, 2:15pm. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Saturday, May 7, 3pm–3:45pm. Meet at the will learn about the lives and cultural Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). Small Boat Shop. Free. contributions of Chinese laborers who suFFragette march and ladies salon Join a guided tour of the historic ship Join a Park Ranger for a special tour of the sailed from San Francisco to Alaska for the Saturday, March 12, noon and 3pm. in the Balclutha. Discover the hardships and unique collection of small craft on the pier great salmon runs. J Ark houseboat and on Hyde Street Pier. Free. rewards of the sailors who fought for and berthed at Hyde Street Pier’s floating Turn back the clock to 1901 and experience survival during the treacherous Cape docks. J MARITIME CHINESE COMMUNITy a costumed living history reenactment of Horn passage. J PROGRAMS a suffragette march. At 2pm, join a salon of MODEL MAKING WORKSHOP Saturdays, May 14, 3pm and May 21 & 28, Victorian women as they discuss the issues NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA Saturday mornings, on . Vessel 1pm. Meet on Hyde Street Pier. Free. of the day. Come voice your opinion! J Sunday, April 17, 2:15-3pm. Meet in the admission (under 16 free). Chinese Americans were a significant Visitor Center. Free. The Hyde Street Pier model-making presence on the early California THE CAPTAIN AND HIS WIFE While enjoying spectacular video clips, shipwrights maintain a workshop on waterfront. They pioneered the shrimping Sundays, March 13 and 27, 3-3:45pm. Aboard we will consider how the national park eureka. Stop by to talk with members industry in SF Bay, squid and abalone Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel admis- idea has evolved over the past century. and see their works-in-progress. Contact fishing in Monterey, and abalone fishing sion (under 16 free). Learn about the diverse people who have [email protected] for more in the Channel Islands. Chinese workers In honor of Women's History Month, learn contributed to the development of the information. J were critical to the West Coast canned about the daily activities of the captain's J National Park Service. salmon industry. Join a ranger talk that wife and daughters on long sailing voyages. will explore some of these stories. J Hear some exceptional stories of feminine LIGHTHOUSES OF SAN FRANCISCO BAy IN THE LIBRARy Sundays, March 20, April 17, and May 15, fortitude and bravery during this ranger- The library is open by appointment, 1pm 3:15pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. guided tour aboard Balclutha. J to 4pm, Monday through Friday and the Join Volunteer Warren Riley for a third Saturday of the month. Call 415-561- MUSIC program on the role of lighthouses in 7030 to schedule an appointment. PROGRAMS the development of San Francisco. Learn CHANTEy SING about the history, equipment, and unique The following programs are held in the Saturdays, March 5, April 2, and May Maritime Library, Building e, Fort Mason BIRDS OF THE BAy people who ran lighthouses. 7, 8pm-midnight. Free. Aboard a historic Center. For reservations call 415-561-7040 Sundays, April 3 & 10, 10-11am. Meet at the vessel at Hyde Street Pier. Reservations are ALONG THE WATERFRONT or [email protected]. entrance to Hyde Street Pier. Free. required: call 415-561-7171 or email Sundays, March 20, April 17, and May 15, This is a walk for children and beginners, [email protected]. 11pmpm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. MORning OF FiRe: KENDRICK'S but all are welcome. We will view water, Sing traditional working songs aboard a Join Volunteer Warren Riley for an DARING PACIFIC ODySSEy shore, citified, and migratory birds on this historic floating vessel. Bring a mug for hot illustrated talk on changes to the San Saturday, March 12, 6pm. Donation: $5 easy stroll. There will be a brief orientation cider served from the ship’s galley. Francisco waterfront. Learn how historical (general public); $4 (Library Friends and to spotting birds, and to using guidebooks events, such as the discovery of gold in SFMnPA members). and binoculars. Dress in layers with MUSIC OF THE SEA FOR KIDS 1848, contributed to the transformation of Scott Ridley will discuss his book, Morn- sun hat and sunscreen. Bring your own Saturdays, March 19 and April 16, 3pm. the waterfront over more than 100 years. ing of Fire, about American maritime guidebooks and binoculars if you have Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel legend, John Kendrick, who commanded them. J admission (under 16 free). ENGINEERING TOUR the ships Columbia Rediviva and Lady History comes alive for kids in this special Sundays, March 27, 1pm, and April 10, and Washington, the first ships to round Cape ANIMALS OF HyDE STREET PIER program, where the songs are geared for May 22, 3pm. Meet at the gangway on the Horn under the American flag. March 24 (10:15am) and 28 (3pm); April 14 Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). Tour younger ears and chosen especially for (3pm); May 9 (10:15am) and 12 (1:30pm). Meet fun. Ages 7 and up. J includes climbing moderately steep ladders ACADeMy OF SCIENCE: 1875-1915 at the end of Hyde Street Pier. Free. and entering cramped spaces. Saturday, April 9, 6pm. Donation: $5 Come experience a whole different world Explore the major engineering spaces and (general public); $4 (Library Friends and you might not realize exists at Hyde Street learn about steam engine technology and SFMnPA members). COSTUMED Pier. Times vary due to tides. J its effects on the working environment of Sonoma State Professor Matt James, LIVING HISTORy the marine steam engineer. J will present the history of the Academy, MARITIME STORy TIME: THE TALE OF the 89-foot schooner used as a scientific A DAy IN THE LIFE: 1901 HENRy AND HARRy euReKA ENGINE ROOM TOUR research vessel by the California Academy Saturdays, March 12, April 9, and May 14, Saturdays, March 5 & 26, April 2, and May Fridays, March 4, April 2, 3-3:45pm and of Sciences. 11am-4pm. Aboard the historic vessels at Hyde 14, 1-1:30pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. Sunday, May 29, 3:30-4:15pm. Meet on Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). Ages 6-12. Eureka’s gangway. Vessel admission (under THe FALLS OF CLyDe: Reservations are required, please call Join in this fun-filled, interactive program 16 free). Tour includes climbing moderately PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE 415-447-5000. about two stowaway kittens aboard the steep ladders and entering cramped spaces. Wednesday, May 18, 6pm. Free. Step into the past as you board the historic Balclutha. Find out what it was like to be a Take a special tour of the ferryboat SF Maritime Ship Preservationist Chris ships and meet the sailors and citizens of feline sailor in 1887. J eureka’s engine room and get a close-up Jannini will tell the story of the Falls SF’s waterfront. In March, take part in look at what makes a steam run. J of Clyde, the last four-masted iron ship a suffragette march for women’s rights. CRAFTS FOR KIDS currently afloat. From ocean carrier, to In April, learn about maritime arts and Saturdays, March 26, April 30, and Sunday, SMALL CRAFT COLLECTION TOUR tanker, dramatic rescue as a sunken barge, crafts during “Make and Mend.” May’s May 29, 3pm. Meet at the entrance to Hyde Street Saturdays, March 12, April 9, and May 21, restoration during the 1970s, a museum special event is a reenactment of President Pier. Free. 10:30am–12:00pm. Free. Call 415-292-6664, attraction in Honolulu, and presently as McKinley’s visit to San Francisco in 1901. J Want to learn a little about life at sea and or email [email protected], to make a dismasted hulk, Jannini will conclude try your hand at making a maritime craft? a reservation and for directions to the ware- with plans and hopes for the future. Come on down to the pier and join us! J house. We’ll tour the collection of nearly 100 HISTORIC WATERFRONT WALKING TOUR: historic boats, stored in a warehouse in FROM GOLD RUSH TO NATIONAL PARK Alameda, talking about history, design and Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30-11:30am. construction. Bring a bag lunch. Meet in the Argonaut Hotel lobby (495 Jeffer- TOUR OF THE WW II SUBMARINE son St.), next to the Visitor Center. Free. USS PAMPAniTO Stroll with a Park Ranger to discover March 8 & 24, April 5 & 28, and May 3 & Friends of the San Francisco the history of this vibrant area on this 19, 2pm. Meet at the submarine located at Maritime Museum Library mile-long tour through the Aquatic Park Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf. Call 415-775- Join the Friends and help support the Historic District, the Cannery, Hyde 1943 for ticket prices. J. Porter Shaw Library at San Fran- Street Pier, and "Fish Alley" at Fisherman’s Join a park ranger for a tour of this Balao- cisco Maritime National Historical Park. Wharf. J class submarine (SS-38). Now a museum Membership includes reduced admission and memorial, the vessel made six patrols to Friends’ events, free admission to the in the Pacific during WWII. The tour will Pier and ships, and discounts on books J FUN FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM emphasize stories about dramatic events purchased at the library and The Maritime during those patrols. Store on Hyde Street Pier. Call 415-561-7040.

Maritime News 3 Today In The Park 19 Music of the Sea for Kids 9 Small Craft Collection Tour 7 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 20 Along The Waterfront Costumed Living History On The Pier (every Saturday) For more information about these Lighthouses of SF Bay Lifesaving at the Golden Gate Small Craft on Hyde Street Pier programs, please turn to page three. 24 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Library Program Chantey Sing USS Pampanito Tour 10 Birds Of The Bay 8 Chinese Cannery Laborers MARCH 26 Maritime Story Time Hercules Engineering Tour 9 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Crafts For Kids 14 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 12 Animals of Hyde Street Pie 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) 27 Hercules Engineering Tour 16 Music of the Sea for Kids 14 Costumed Living History On The Pier Women's History Month Exhibit The Captain and His Wife 16-24 National Park Week: No Entrance Maritime Story Time Opens in Visitor Center 28 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Fees Charged Chinese Maritime Community 4 Eureka Engine Room Tour 17 Along The Waterfront 15 Along The Waterfront 5 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour APRIL National Parks: America's Best Idea Lighthouses of SF Bay (every Saturday) Lighthouses of SF Bay 18 Library Program Maritime Story Time 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) 23 Junior Ranger Day 19 USS Pampanito Tour Chantey Sing Eureka Engine Room Tour 28 USS Pampanito Tour 21 First Alma Sail of the Season 6 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 2 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 30 Crafts For Kids Small Craft Collection Tour (every Sunday) (every Saturday) Chinese Maritime Community Small Craft on Hyde Street Pier Maritime Story Time MAY 22 Hercules Engineering Tour 8 USS Pampanito Tour Chantey Sing 28 Alma Interpretive Sail 12 Small Craft Collection Tour 3 Birds Of The Bay 1 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour Chinese Maritime Community Costumed Living History On The Pier Historic Waterfront Walking Tour (every Sunday) 29 Crafts For Kids Lifesaving at the Golden Gate (every Sunday) Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) Eureka Engine Room Tour Library Program Small Craft on Hyde Street Pier Chinese Cannery Laborers 13 The Captain and His Wife 5 USS Pampanito Tour 3 USS Pampanito Tour Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr

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PARK MANAGEMENT NPS PHOTO Full Fathom Five, SUPPORT YOUR PARK Lee Shore by W.A. Coulter (SAFR 5332) down deep in the collections Español Our nation's maritime history is reflected in the museum collections of San Blog by the collections Site Index Francisco Maritime NHP. The collections represent the endeavors of people staff more... Frequently Asked making their living from the sea, from the immigrant seaman to the head Questions of a maritime corporation, from the naval architect to the sailmaker. Contact Us Letters, documents, photographs, books, charts, maps, plans, parts of large vessels, small craft, fine art, tools, clothing, and personal effects all help to tell the story of America's maritime heritage.

Objects: The museum object collection numbers approximately 35,000 items. It runs the gamut from large parts of sailing vessels rescued from an undignified demise, to fine art created for the documentation and admiration of such vessels. There are items from the everyday lives of people making their living at sea, and of those who became wealthy from their maritime endeavors. The object collection is a treasure trove of the iconic to the practical, containing tangible links that help bring maritime history to life.

Archives: The archives collections concern the history and achievements of seafaring Americans and of the nation's maritime heritage, especially on the Pacific Coast of North America. They include business records, personal papers and the organization's archives. Collections date from the California Gold Rush in 1849 to the 1950s and beyond. The major subjects encompassed in the archives are oceanic and coastal trade, the San

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Library: The Library Collections consist of over 33,000 book and periodical titles dating from 1536 to the present, 50,000 pieces of ephemera, over 3000 maps and charts covering the Pacific Basin and the West Coast of the United States dating from 1850 to the present, audio, and video materials in multiple formats.

Small Craft: The Park also holds more than one hundred traditional and significant small craft, providing a fine introduction to boatbuilding and maritime trades, in its Small Craft Collections.

Did You Know? That the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is the repository for the original San Francisco Marine Exchange cards that were used to track vessel arrivals into San Francisco? This collection, (HDC 0559, SAFR 18592) also includes ledger books that record vessels arriving into and departing from San Francisco. more...

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