The Maritime News October, November, December 2004

National Park Service Park News U.S. Department of the Interior

The Ofﬁ cial Newspaper of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park The Maritime News October, November, December 2004

Music Fills the Air on Hyde Street Pier Welcome! Welcome to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. This park is just During the Sea Music Festival one of the 388 National Park areas set aside for all of us to enjoy. These sites include a rich diversity of resources from an Francisco Maritime National Historical Park presents a which we can draw enjoyment, Sone-day musical event featuring renowned singers, inspiration and knowledge. songwriters and instrumentalists who specialize in the unique This fall and winter you have an extra and varied tradition of music of the sea, on Saturday, October special opportunity to enjoy and learn 16, from 10am-5pm. Local artists, and performers from across about the rich musical traditions of the sea. Join us in October for the Sea Music the country and Europe, will bring the rich 19th century Festival on Hyde Street Pier. Experience seafaring heritage alive on two stages on Hyde Street Pier, a musical feast as you wander the pier aboard the 1886 square-rigger Balclutha and in the Visitor and ships. Make plans to enjoy a concert aboard the Balclutha during our Sea Center theater. Over forty musicians from England, Ireland, Music Concert series. Enjoy the unique Canada, across the United States, and the Bay Area, will camaraderie of singing with others dur- perform centuries-old sea chanteys, mournful ballads and ing our monthly Chantey Sing. raucous drinking songs. When visiting the pier don’t forget to stop by the Visitor Center, at the corner Sea chanteys, traditional shipboard work songs, were created of Jefferson and Hyde Streets. In and sung by sailors to lift spirits and maintain rhythm while November a new exhibit is opening. Small boats, built during the late 19th working as a team. Other sea songs, like forebitters, ballads and early 20th century, and used for and drinking songs, were sung at leisure or ashore. recreation on the San Francisco Bay, Lake Tahoe and Russian and Sacramento Rivers, will be on display. Today, these songs are a musical porthole into the past. Come experience maritime history by hearing songs, singing along On page three you will fi nd information and participating in demonstrations of shipboard work, such Musicians will be performing throughout the day at several locations in the on the many other programs available as raising a sail to the sea chantey beat and turning the capstan park. The main stage will be located midway down the Hyde Street Pier with on the pier, in the museum, visitor additional stages located on Balclutha, near the head of the pier and in the center and library. (winch) on the foredeck. Join in on a demonstration of rope Visitor Center (located across from Hyde Street Pier). Some of the musicians making and learn how to tie a nautical knot. Also, children can that are scheduled to appear include: Dogwatch Nautical Band, Sons of the Please enjoy and take advantage of what participate by creating maritime-related crafts, such as sailors Buccaneers, Louis Killen, Shay and Shosi Black, The Holdstocks, Salty Walt and your national park offers! the Rattlin’ Ratlines, Allan MacLeod, Ebo Okokan, Riggy Rackin, Tom Lewis and valentines, signal fl ag necklaces or “fi sh stick” puppets. Kate Richardson Jan Christensen. For more information please call the visitor center at 415/447- Superintendent Please join us on the pier Saturday, October 16! 5000. For further information on the performers please go to www.nps. gov/safr/seafest.html.

Sea Music Festival …1

1 Sea Music 2 New Visitor 4 Boatload of Superintendent’s Message…1

Festival Center Exhibit Maritime Visitor Information…2

Visit Hyde Street Pier on Saturday, The exhibit, “What’s Your Pleasure? Activities for New Visitor Center Exhibit…2 October 16, from 10am to 5pm for Recreational Boats of California’s Past,” Children Events and Programs…3 this one-day musical event. It’s free! opens on November 17, in the Visitor Center. Sailors’ crafts, traditional music, sailors’ Kids Activities…4 ditty bag activity and a shipshape Junior Park Map…4 Ranger Program—fun for all ages, but especially for kids and families. Today In the Park…4 Park Association Programs…4 ......

National Park Service Small Craft Exhibit Opens in Visitor Center U.S. Department of the Interior rom Lake Tahoe to the Russian River, Ffrom the Golden Gate to Sacramento, Californians have been seeking fun in boats since they began taking vacations. San Francisco Maritime Come see some of the most exciting National Historical Park pleasure craft in the collection of San

Francisco Maritime National Historical Established in 1988, San Francisco Mari- Park. The exhibit, “What’s Your Pleasure? time National Historical Park encompass- Recreational Boats of California’s Past,” es only 34 acres, but contains the most includes 1940’s Sacramento River Hydro- national historic landmarks of any unit in planes, a Russian River launch from the the National Park Service. In addition to 19th century, and many more! the fl eet of ships at Hyde Street Pier, the park includes the Aquatic Park Historic The exhibit will open on November 18, District (Maritime Museum, urban beach, 2004, in the park’s visitor center located at picnic area and bocce ball courts), a Visi- the corner of Jeff erson and Hyde Streets in tor Center and a research library (in Fort San Francisco. Mason Center). Photo at right: The Anona, a 19-foot gas-powered launch used to carry passengers on the Russian Superintendent River in the 1900s. Kate Richardson Chief of Interpretation Balclutha’s Upcoming 50th Anniversary Marc Hayman alclutha, built in 1886, is a splendid Public Affairs Offi cer Bexample of a 19th century British Lynn Cullivan merchant ship. She is the gem of the fl eet of historic vessels berthed at the Hyde Street Editor Pier, part of San Francisco Maritime Christine Baird National Historical Park.

Mailing Address Since July 19, 1955, she has been moored in Building E, Fort Mason Center the Fisherman’s Wharf district of San San Francisco, CA 94123 Francisco and open to the public. The park will be celebrating Balclutha’s 50th year of Fax Number being open to the public in July 2005. 415-556-1624 In 1954 the San Francisco Maritime Museum Association purchased Balclutha, Park Information then called Pacifi c Queen, for $25,000. 415-447-5000 Assisted by donations of cash, materials and labor from the local community, the The National Park Service cares Museum Association restored the vessel for the special places saved by the and returned her original name. The ship American people so that all may was transferred to the care of the National experience our heritage. Park Service in 1978 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985. Maritime News October, November, Photo at left: Balclutha in October, 1952, then December 2004 Volume No. 6 known as Pacifi c Queen, deteriorating on a mudfl at in Sausalito, CA with a hundred holes rusted through her hull. She currently resides at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park as a fully-restored ship. Sea Music Concert Series: Fall/Winter Lineup xperience driving chants, instrumentals Eand harmonies reverberating from the wooden decks of Balclutha. John Conolly, (Saturday, 10/23), a singer/songwriter from England, will perform with mandolinist Pete Sumner. Robbie O’Connell, (Saturday, 11/20), has been described as a songwriter of emotionally powerful and often hilarious songs. Local heroes Holdstock and MacLeod, (Friday, 12/10), will return for this year’s fi nale.

All concerts are presented at 8:00pm at San Allan MacLeod and Dick Holdstock Francisco Maritime National Historical Park aboard the historic ship Balclutha moored at Hyde Street Pier at Fisherman’s Wharf. Pete Sumner and John Conolly Robbie O’Connell Tickets for each performance are $16. For information and tickets call 415-561-6662 x33...... or [email protected]......

Visitor Information

Dates and Hours of Operation Boarding Pass (Entrance Fee For Historic Vessels): $5.00 Hyde Street Pier, located at Hyde and Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30AM-5:00PM—last Free for supervised children under 17. Free with National Parks Pass or entry at 4:30PM (October 16-May 30), and 9:30AM–5:30PM—last entry at 5PM Golden Age/Access Pass. (Memorial Day-October 15). The Maritime Museum (Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building), located on Beach Street at the foot of Polk Street, is open 10:00AM-5:00PM, year-round. Reservations/Permits The Visitor Center, located at the corner of Hyde and Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30AM- Reservations for school groups and other educational groups must be made at least 5:00PM (October 17-May 30) and 9:30AM-7:00PM (Memorial Day-October 16). two weeks prior to your visit. At least one month’s notice and application for Special Use The Maritime Library, located on the third ﬂ oor of Bldg. E in Fort Mason Center (auto Permits is required. Filming permits are arranged on an individual basis. entrance at Buchanan Street and Marina Blvd), is open 1:00PM-8:00PM Tuesdays, 1:00PM-

5:00PM Wednesday-Friday, and 10:00AM-5:00PM Saturdays. Contact Information General Park Information: 415-447-5000 USS Pampanito: 415-775-1943 No-Fee Areas Maritime Store: 415-775-2665 Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr Visitor Center, Hyde Street Pier, Aquatic Park Historic District (including the Maritime Maritime Library: 415-561-7030 Association Website: www.maritime.org Museum) and the Maritime Library (Fort Mason Center).

2 Maritime News Music, Tours, Living History and Classes SMALL CRAFT ON HYDE STREET PIER LIFE IN NELSON’S NAVY MUSIC Saturday, October 23; Sunday, November 14 Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, November AN INTRODUCTION TO and Sunday, December 19, 2PM. At the Small 28, 2PM. In the Visitor Center theater. No fee. BOATBUILDING SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL Boat shop on Hyde Street Pier. No fee. Slide show about life in the British Royal Monday through Saturday, October Saturday, October 16, 10am-5pm. At Hyde Join a ranger for an interesting look at our Navy at the time of Nelson, featuring period 11-16. Fee: $600. For more information Street Pier. No fee; $3 donation suggested. small craft collection, and learn about its food and clothing. contact Patti Clark, 415-561-6662 x30 or For more information see the article on the place in San Francisco Bay history. [email protected] front page. SHIP RADIO DEMONSTRATION Students will build a 15’ Karl Stambaugh THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF Saturdays, October 30 and November 27, Bay Skiff utilizing marine plywood and epoxy, using a modifi ed glue-and-screw 2004 SEA MUSIC CONCERT SERIES THE SCHOONER C.A. THAYER 10AM-12PM AND 1-4PM. In the Maritime type construction. Students will progress October through December. For more infor- Sundays, October 3, November 7 and Museum. No fee. December 5, 2PM. In the Visitor Center theater. Inside a replica WWII ship’s radio room, step-by-step through the building stages: mation see article at left. No fee. docents interpret the technology and stem, transom and frame construction; Adapting to multiple careers, the explain the vital role ship’s radio operators breathook and quarterknee installation; CHANTEY SING C.A. Thayer has survived for more than a played. They will also send a real radiogram thwarts and interior trim; daggerboard and Saturdays, October 2, October 16, November century. Learn how the restoration of this message for you to anywhere in the United case construction; mast, boom and rudder 6 and December 4, 8PM-MIDNIGHT. No fee. 1895 West Coast schooner will preserve not States! assemblies. No prior boatbuilding Aboard an historic vessel at Hyde Street Pier. only the vessel itself, but also a variety of experience is required. Reservations required: call 415-556-6435 or vanishing maritime traditions. email [email protected]. COSTUMED MARINE SURVEYING AS A BUSINESS Sing traditional working songs aboard a TOURS OF LUMBER SCHOONER C. A. Monday through Friday, October 18-22. Fee: LIVING HISTORY $600. For more information contact Patti fl oating vessel. Bring a mug for hot cider! THAYER Tours are every second and fourth Monday, Clark, 415-561-6662 x30 or pclark@maritime. An additional chantey sing has been added A DAY IN THE LIFE: 1901 from 11am-2pm (10/11 and 10/25, 11/8 and 11/22 org in October. Join us in the evening on 10/16 Saturday, November 13, 10AM-4PM. Aboard and 12/13 and 12/27). No fee. While the instructor includes the basics of following the day-long annual Sea Music the historic vessels. Vessel admission. Travel to a giant seaplane hanger at Alameda marine survey inspection focusing on wood, Festival on Hyde Street Pier. At the offi cer’s command, watch the Living Point, Alameda, for a Ranger-led tour of the fi berglass, aluminum and steel vessels, the History crew aboard Balclutha go aloft to restoration of the Park’s Landmark schoo- content focus is on how to set up a NEW PROGRAM! set the topsail. They need help with other ner C.A. Thayer. In addition to watching the business, establish contacts, do fi eldwork CHANTEYING ABOARD AMERICAN work around the ship, so look lively and meticulous “de-construction” of this 109- and research, conduct surveys and write SHIPS lend a hand raising the staysail and turn- year-old vessel, and learning about West comprehensive reports. Guest lecturers Saturday, October 30, 2PM. In the Visitor Cen- ing the capstan. At 1:00 PM join a salon of Coast shipbuilding techniques, visitors will from insurance, repair and survey ter theater. No fee. Victorian women for afternoon tea in the be able to peruse panels, ships plans and industries, along with fi eldwork at local Discover the African American and Celtic year 1901 on the Ark houseboat. Listen as view an historic video of Thayer’s last com- boatyards promises a busy and informative roots of these work songs. The choruses are they discuss issues ranging from corsetry mercial voyage. For more information about fi ve days. easy to sing and participants will be invited to voting rights. At 2:00 PM meet aboard the project, visit the Thayer Project pages at to sing along. the Balclutha for the Sailors’ Dogwatch. A http://www.nps.gov/safr/local/thayrest.html dogwatch is a shortened or “docked watch,” A map (in Acrobat format) is available when sailors relax, sing songs, swap stories VOLUNTEERS MUSIC OF THE SEA FOR KIDS online at http://www.nps.gov/safr/local/ and play card games. Join in on some songs. Saturdays, November 20 and December 18, thayrest.html or call the Park Visitor Center HANDS NEEDED 2PM. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Ves- at 415-447-5000 for directions. Interested in woodwork, rigging, working sel admission (under 17 free). with the public, library science or archives? History comes alive for kids in this special EUREKA ENGINE ROOM TOUR IN THE LIBRARY Have we got the perfect challenge for you! program, where the songs are geared for Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, Call the Volunteer Offi ce at 415-556-1613 or younger ears and chosen especially for fun. December 26, 2PM. Meet on Eureka’s gang- THE GOLDEN HINDE visit www.nps.gov/safr/local/vip1.html and Ages 5 and up. way. Vessel admission. Saturday, October 30, 6PM. In the Maritime join the crew! Tour Eureka’s engine room and get a close- Library, Building E, Fort Mason Center. up look at what makes a steam ferry run. Fee: $4 ($3 Library Friends and SFMNPA) A SINGING TOUR OF BALCLUTHA Reservations: 415-561-7040. Sunday, November 28, NOON. Aboard Balclu- HERCULES ENGINEERING TOUR Former crew members Stephen Canright AGE OF SAIL tha at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel admission. Sundays, October 17, November 21 and De- and Tim Przygocki will show slides and Walk the decks of this 1886 sailing ship to cember 5, 2PM. Meet at the gangway on the discuss their time aboard the replica of the The San Francisco Maritime National Park locate places where shipboard songs were Pier. Vessel admission. Tour includes climb- famous ship in which Sir Francis Drake Association’s 4th - 8th grade Age of Sail sung. Optional: help turn a capstan and a ing moderately steep ladders and entering circumnavigated the globe. programs are accepting bookings through bilge pump while singing along. cramped spaces. June 2004. These programs off er hands-on Explore the major engineering spaces and A RESEARCHER’S DREAM: PACIFIC learning based on California State Content learn about steam piston technology and its MARITIME RESOURCES IN THE NA- Standards and take place aboard the park’s eff ects on the working environment of the TIONAL ARCHIVES historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier. Students HOLIDAYS AT SEA marine steam engineer. Saturday, November 13, 6PM. In the Maritime develop skills in historical reasoning, Library, Building E, Fort Mason Center. critical thinking, teamwork, active listening CHRISTMAS AT SEA Fee: $4 ($3 Library Friends and SFMNPA) and taking responsibility. Programs range in Saturday, December 11, 2PM-4:30PM at Hyde Reservations: 415-561-7040. cost from $25 to $60 per student. Take your Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 17 free). The Pacifi c Region of the National Archives class aboard for a voyage into history. For Reservations required: 415-561-6662 x 33, or and Records Administration includes in its more information, call Patricia Clark at 415-561-6662 x 30, [email protected] [email protected]. Bring the whole family holdings over 10,000 cubic feet of Federal or click on www.maritime.org/nmmaedu. down to Hyde Street Pier for an old fash- records relating to Pacifi c Maritime history ioned holiday aboard our historic ships! dating from 1848 to the 1960’s. Regional Archives Director Daniel Nealand will present a “show and tell” of audiovisuals PROGRAMS and samples from the collection including records from the Collector of Customs, the th ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS: A SAILOR’S LIFE 12 Naval District, the Coast Guard and the Saturdays, October 23, November 27 and San Francisco Federal Court. December 18, 1:30PM. Meet in the Visitor Center theater. No fee. I.K. BRUNEL: THE MAN AND HIS SHIPS Learn the arts and crafts of sailors at sea, and Sunday, October 17 and Saturday, November BOATBUILDING take home with you a sailor’s valentine or a 20, 2PM. In the Maritime Museum. No fee. A fascinating look at an engineering genius, signal fl ag necklace! For kids of all ages. For WOODEN BOAT REPAIR METHODS WWII SUBMARINE and the three vessels he designed: Great more details, see the “Fun and Education for Monday through Saturday, October 4-9. Fee: Western, Great Britain and Great Eastern. USS PAMPANITO Younger Sailors” section on the back page. $600. For more information contact Patti Open daily. At Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. Clark, 415-561-6662 x30 or [email protected] BIRDS OF THE BAY Fee: adults, $9; 6-12, $4; under 6 free with THE FUN OF COMMUTING Figure out what’s wrong and how to fi x it Sundays, October 17, November 7 and De- adult; over 62, $5; active duty military, $4; Sundays, October 24, November 21, and correctly. Working on three “patient” boats, cember 5, 9:30AM. Meet at Hyde Street Pier family ticket, $20. Information: 415-775-1943. December 19, Noon. Aboard Eureka at Hyde students will conduct a survey and entrance. No fee. The Balao-class USS Pampanito (SS-383), a Street Pier. Vessel admission. disassemble the boats. They will then make See shore, migratory, citifi ed and resident museum and memorial operated by the San Commute getting you down? Not on the repairs such as steam bend frames, fi t and birds on this birdwalk. Bring binoculars, Francisco Maritime National Park ferries of yesteryear! Learn how much fun bevel sawn frames, fi t fl oor timbers, scarf bird books and dress warmly. Association, made six patrols in the Pacifi c ferryboat commuting could be on this repairs into keels, and repair or during World War II. Admission includes a walking tour of the 1890 ferry Eureka. replace stems, transoms and planks. self-guided audio tour.

Maritime News 3 Today In The Park 18 Marine Surveying as a Business Sailor’s Dogwatch Of the Schooner C. A. Thayer class begins A Researcher’s Dream Hercules Engineering Tour OCTOBER 23 Especially for Kids: 14 Small Craft Collection Tour 10 Sea Music Concert: Holdstock and 2 Chantey Sing A Sailor’s Life 17 Small Craft exhibit opens MacLeod Life in Nelson’s Navy Small Craft Collection Tour 20 Music of the Sea for Kids 11 Christmas At Sea 3 Past, Present and Future Sea Music Concert: John Conolly I.K. Brunel: 13 Thayer tour at Alameda Point of the Schooner C. A. Thayer 24 The Fun of Commuting The Man and His Ships 18 Especially for Kids: 4 Wooden Boat Repair class begins 25 Thayer tour at Alameda Point Sea Music Concert: A Sailor’s Life 9 Fleet Week in the Park 30 Chanteying Aboard American Robbie O’Connell Music of the Sea for Kids 10 Fleet Week in the Park Ships 21 The Fun of Commuting 19 The Fun of Commuting 11 Thayer tour at Alameda Point Ship Radio Demonstration Hercules Engineering Tour Small Craft Collection Tour Introduction to Boatbuilding class The Golden Hinde 22 Thayer tour at Alameda Point 26 Eureka Engine Room Tour begins 27 Especially for Kids: 27 Thayer tour at Alameda Point 14 SFMNPA Heritage Awards and NOVEMBER A Sailor’s Life Gala 6 Chantey Sing Ship Radio Demonstration 16 Sea Music Festival 7 Birds of the Bay 28 Life in Nelson’s Navy Music of the Sea for Kids Past, Present and Future Singing Tour of the Balclutha Chantey Sing of the Schooner C. A. Thayer 17 Birds of the Bay 8 Thayer tour at Alameda Point DECEMBER Hercules Engineering Tour 13 Eureka Engine Room Tour 4 Chantey Sing I.K. Brunel: A Day in the Life: 1901 5 Birds of the Bay The Man and His Ships Tea With the Ladies Past, Present and Future Fun and Education for Younger Sailors At the Park

This is a special section of the accurate fi ctional Maritime News just for kids. stories will capture Association Listed below are some the imaginations of opportunities at the park to your kids and help FOURTH ANNUAL MARITIME create maritime crafts, to sing them walk in the sea HERITAGE AWARDS AND GALA like a sailor and to become a boots of kids from Thursday, October 14, Palace Hotel, Junior Ranger! the Age of Sail. Find San Francisco. the Voyages “Celebrating the Works of Jack London.” ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS: curriculum at www. We honor this unique and extraordinary A SAILOR’S LIFE nps.gov/safr/local/ sailor and author and celebrate the Saturdays, October 23 (Sailor’s education/education. anniversary of “Sea Wolf” and other great Valentine), November 27 (Sig- htm. stories of the sea. We will also be honoring nal Flag Necklace) and De- three extraordinary individuals who have cember 18 (Sailor’s Valentine), JUNIOR RANGER made signifi cant contributions to 1:30PM. Meet in Visitor Center PROGRAM education and preserving our maritime theater (Hyde and Jeff erson). Explore the park’s heritage. Don’t miss the splashiest event of No fee. historic ships up the year! For more information, call Signal Flag Necklace close and earn your Darlene Plumtree at 415.561.6662, exten- Before radio and satellite Junior Ranger badge! sion 15 or e-mail: dplumtree@maritime. communication, when ship’s By completing the org. crews needed to send mes- Students learn the power of block-and-tackle on the Pier. Photo: NPS. activities listed on sages to land and to other ships, they hoisted a special worksheet you will learn about COMMODORE CLUB EVENT: seafaring history and will become a steward signal fl ags up the masts. It was a splendid MUSIC AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES (APL) of the national parks. (A steward is one who display of color and design. You can make Music of the Sea for Kids CONTAINER SHIP TOUR AND takes care of parks.) Worksheets are your own colorful necklace that spells your Saturdays, November 20 and December 18, RECEPTION available at the Visitor Center, Pier ticket name out of paper signal fl ags. 2PM. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. November 2004 (Date to be announced). booth and Maritime Museum. Good luck Vessel admission. Tour a state of the art container ship at the and have lots of fun! Sailors’ Valentines History comes alive in this special program APL shipyard in Alameda. This is a It was a lonely life at sea. Sailors were where the songs are geared for younger ears fascinating look at shipping in the Bay separated from their families and friends and chosen especially for fun. FAMILY ACTIVITY DITTY BAGS Area today. For more information, call back home. Before there was Valentine’s Grab a rope handle and explore the Darlene Plumtree at 415.561.6662, Day, sailors created cards or presents to give CURRICULUM IS NOT JUST Museum on this fun group “voyage.” extension 15 or e-mail: to their loved ones when they returned from FOR TEACHERS Navigate through the exhibits (using a real [email protected]. their long voyages. Create a valentine of Are you interested in a painless way to teach compass), write a “radiogram,” compose your own to give to someone special. your children about maritime history? Take a messages using signal fl ags and roleplay look at the new Voyages curriculum available about life at sea with character cards. This on the park website. Each of the six lessons free program is available at the museum contains a “Seaside Story.” These historically desk.

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