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The Official Newspaper of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park The Maritime News June, July, August 2011 Map Exhibition Opens In Maritime Museum

Map, left: Cornelis de Jode, Quivirae Regnu, 1593. This is the first map devoted exclusively to the West Coast of North America and is extremely rare. Map, above: Nicholas Sanson, Le Nouveau Mexique, et La Floride, 1656. Although not the first map to depict California as an island, this map was widely studied and copied throughout Europe. Map, below: Abraham Ortelius, Maris Pacifici, 1589. This map was devoted to the Pacific Ocean and depicts Ferdinand Magellan's flagship Victoria.

The exhibition is further enhanced by an audio tour of se- lected maps personally narrated by collector Henry Wendt. Welcome By Elizabeth Candelario, exhibition coordinator It is accompanied by a beautifully printed and illustrated You might be hard pressed to experi- catalog further describing each map and document in the ence all we have to offer on a seven- exhibit. day “boarding pass” this summer–but "Mapping the Pacific Coast," which showcases 45 magnifi- I encourage you to try! You could cent maps, books and illustrations dated 1544 through 1802, start on weekend mornings in the Ar- "Mapping the Pacific Coast" first opened at the Sonoma represents a perfect exhibit for San Francisco Maritime. gonaut Hotel lobby with a ranger-led County Museum in 2004, and has been on tour around the waterfront walking tour that traces Inviting visitors on a voyage beginning with the very first country. Other venues have included the Mystic Seaport the area’s history from the Gold Rush exploration of the West Coast by Europeans, this world village to National Park. Museum and the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Fol- class exhibition represents the accumulation of knowledge lowing its exhibition in San Francisco, it will move to the If sailing sounds better than walk- leading to Thomas Jefferson’s commission of Lewis and ing, our 1891 scow schooner Alma Columbia River Maritime Museum, its permanent home. Clark’s Corps of Discovery. resumes her schedule of three-hour, Go to www.mappingthepacificcoast.com for additional ranger-led Bay explorations starting information. from Hyde Street Pier. We guarantee "Mapping the Pacific Coast" traces many of the greatest the best City and Golden Gate views adventures in history, including dangerous ocean voyages from any sailing National Historic The exhibit is opening on July 1, 2011 in the Maritime Mu- Landmark! by Spanish, French, English and Russian explorers, the race seum located at 900 Beach Street at the foot of Polk Street in Starting on July 1, you can discover to discover the Northwest Passage, sightings of “sea mon- San Francisco. The museum is free and open everyday from sters,” and the very first contacts between native Americans “Mapping the Pacific Coast,” a fas- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 415-447-5000 for more informa- cinating exhibit focusing on the and Europeans. Many of the documents included in the tion. The exhibit will close on October 31, 2011. 1544-1802 period of West Coast exhibition tell dramatic stories in their own right, with exploration. This colorful collection references to explorers such as Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, Sir of woodcuts and copperplate engrav- ings is presented free in the Maritime Francis Drake, and Captain James Cook, all of whom left Museum’s unique Prismatarium gal- their mark on the Pacific Coast. These historic stories are lery. told through original maps of the time and illustrations- the And for armchair explorers, the Mari- earliest being woodcuts and the majority being copperplate time Library offers a refreshing dip engravings, many in original hand color. into the ocean of recorded maritime culture. Our librarians will welcome you aboard Tuesday–Thursday after- The later exhibition maps from the 18th century record ex- noons in Fort Mason plorations by fur traders along the West Coast and explorer Center’s Building E. Alexander Mackenzie’s trek from the Atlantic to the Pacific But beware, they just might shanghai you ending in 1793. These journeys and the maps that display into a lifelong literary them helped convince President Thomas Jefferson to com- voyage! mission Lewis and Clark to explore the overland route to Craig Kenkel the West Coast and strengthen the American claim to the Superintendent Pacific Northwest.

1 Amazing Map 2 Park Acquires 4 Activity Page Map Exhibition Opens in Museum…1 Historic Sailing Superintendent’s Message…1 Collection Visits For Kids Visitor Information…2 Compare and contrast two nautical Museum Ya ch t Park Acquires Sailing Yacht…2 charts of San Francisco Bay. If you were "Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado Forty-foot sloop yacht Kathleen joins sailing through the Golden Gate which Events and Programs…3 to Lewis and Clark" exhibition opens in the collection. map would you use? Activity Page for Kids…4 the Maritime Museum on July 1, 2011. Park Map…4

...... Today in the Park...4 The San Francisco Yacht Club was estab- lished in the late 1860s and many of those National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior yachtsmen cruised and raced this class of boat. The Kathleen was connected with several local yacht clubs over the years, including the Vallejo and Palo Alto clubs.

San Francisco Maritime In the 1930s an engine was installed and National Historical Park a ballast keel replaced the centerboard. Established in 1988, San Francisco Around 1960, her aging hull was sheathed Maritime National Historical Park in thin plywood and fiberglass. The encompasses 34 acres, and contains the original hull has thus been hidden away, most National Historic Landmarks of untouched, for more than fifty years. any unit in the National Park Service. In addition to the fleet of historic ships at The sloop has recently been hauled out of Hyde Street Pier, the park includes the the water and carefully cradled to retain Aquatic Park Historic District (Maritime the shape of the hull. The sheathing will Museum, beach, lawn area, and bocce be removed and the condition of her hull ball courts), a Visitor Center and a documented and assessed, and depending research library (in Fort Mason Center). on the findings, the hull will be restored or replicated. In the future we anticipate Superintendent that some of the restoration work will take Craig Kenkel place in the Small Craft shed area on Hyde Street Pier, and hope to coordinate this Chief of Interpretation effort with the America’s Cup race coming John Cunnane (Acting) The sloop yacht Kathleen sailing on San Francisco Bay in 1910. NPS Photo P83-019a.882g. to San Francisco Bay in 2013.

Public Affairs Officer The Sloop Yacht Kathleen Joins the Collection Lynn Cullivan

By stephen canright, park curator, fishing boats noted for their speed under Maritime News Editor Go Sailing maritime history sail. As this class of boat was developed for Christine Baird racing and cruising, its popularity spread The Park has recently accepted the dona- throughout the nation. On Alma Mailing Address tion of the forty-foot sloop Kathleen, built Fort Mason Center, Building E as a yacht near Fisherman’s Wharf by Sal- The design was characterized by a wide San Francisco, CA 94123 vatore Pasquinucci in 1904. She is believed and shallow hull. Introduced to San Fran- to be the second oldest yacht on San Fran- cisco Bay in the 1850s, the sloops worked Fax Number cisco Bay. Owned initially by Corinthian well on the shallow waters of the Bay and 415-556-1624 Yacht Club member Frank Raymond, the Delta. The popularity of the sloop grew, as Kathleen has spent 107 years as a pleasure more prosperous urban yachtsmen cruised Park Information boat on the Bay. She was owned since the and raced the craft. 415-447-5000 1960s by the Smith Family of Mill Valley, California, and was donated to the Park by The most radical design of this type, seen Contributors to Volume 33: Hap Smith. mostly in New York, were called “sand- Tim Campbell, Elizabeth Candelario, baggers.” In their quest to go faster and Stephen Canright, Lynn Cullivan, John Although built in the early 20th century, win the race these boats flew enormous ar- Cunnane, Terry Dorman, Darren Driskill, the Kathleen is a classic example of the eas of sail on the relatively small and light Richard Everett, and Amy Hosa. 19th century American national yacht hulls. Even in light winds, crews had to type. This type of centerboard sloop The Maritime News June, July, August shift sandbags from one side to the other yacht was developed in New York City in Alma sails on San Francisco Bay during Volume No. 33. to keep the boat from capsizing. the 1840s, the design evolving from local June, July, and August. Take in dazzling views of the city scape and the Golden Gate while park rangers tell stories about A year ago youngsters from the Willie waterfront history. Mays Boys and Girls Clubs of San Fran- First Bloom Garden Thrives cisco designed and planted a California Tickets prices are $40 for adults, $30 for native plant garden in Aquatic Park. This is seniors, and $20 for children ages 6–15. a photo of the garden this May! Children age five and under ride for free. All children must be accompanied by an Thanks to a grant from the National Park adult. The vessel departs promptly from Foundation, we are hosting a First Bloom Hyde Street Pier at 12:30 pm and returns project to create native plant landscapes at at 4 pm. Alma sails June 4, 11, 25, 30; July the Park. Although this was the first First 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; August 4, 6, 11, Bloom project at San Francisco Maritime, 13, 18, 20, 25. the program began in 2007. Since then it has blossomed into a national initiative For information, please call 415-447-5000. at 26 parks across the country that serves Go to www.nps.gov/safr/historyculture/ children and families from urban neigh- alma.htm to learn about Alma's history. borhoods.

We are now into our second year and this past February, fourth graders from Yick Wo Elementary School in San Francisco planted another garden adjacent to this one. Park employees, volunteers, students, chaperones, and parents have all pitched in to make this garden a success.

...... 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 5:30. gov/safr/historyculture/museum-collec- No-Fee Areas Accessibility to programs on the ships varies. Last pier entry at 5pm. 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 5:30pm. Pacific West Info Center: 415-447-0463 Maritime Store: 415-775-2665 Reservations Permits Maritime Museum (in the Aquatic Park USS Pampanito: 415-775-1943 Reservations for school groups and other Special Use Permits require at least a one Bathhouse Building), located on Beach Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr educational groups must be made at least month notice and application. Filming Street at the foot of Polk Street. The building Association Website: www.maritime.org two weeks prior to your visit, please call permits are arranged on an individual basis, is open from 10am to 4pm daily. Library Friends: www.maritimelibraryfriends.org 415-292-6664. call 415-561-7170.

2 Maritime News Music, Tours, Events, Lectures and Living History Please turn to the back page for today's schedule.

adventures at sea: life aboard a 19th century sailing ship Costumed Daily, 2:15pm. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Living History Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). A Day in the Life: 1901 Join a guided tour of the historic ship Saturdays, June 11, July 9, and August 13, Balclutha. Discover the hardships and noon-4pm. Aboard the historic vessels at Hyde rewards of the sailors who fought for Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). survival during the treacherous Cape Reservations are required, please call Horn passage. J 415-447-5000.

lighthouses of san francisco bay Step into the past as you board the historic Wessels Inge by Illustration NEW PROGRAM Sundays, June 19, July 17, and August 21, ships and meet the sailors and citizens 3:15pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. of San Francisco’s waterfront. Help the houseboating on the bay Join Volunteer Warren Riley for a sailors on Balclutha raise the staysail and Sundays, June 12, July 10, 3-3:45pm and program on the role of lighthouses in join the musical fun at the dogwatch. Saturday, August 13, 1:15-2pm. At the ARK the development of San Francisco. Learn Visit the ship's cook in the galley, learn houseboat on Hyde Street Pier. Free. about the history, equipment, and unique about life in 1901 from ferry passengers Meet a park ranger at the ARK houseboat people who ran the lighthouses. on Eureka, or join Mrs. Galan on the Ark to compare your vacations with those of a houseboat for afternoon tea to discuss along the waterfront 1900s era houseboat family. J the issues of the day. In June, come hear Sundays, June 19, July 17, and August 21, notable figures of 1901 at a Chautauqua. 1pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. In July, witness a dramatic re-creation of music programs Join Volunteer Warren Riley for an the 1901 labor strike that shook the San illustrated talk on changes to the San Francisco waterfront. J Chantey Sing Francisco waterfront. Learn how historical birds of the bay Saturdays, June 4, July 2, and August 6, 8pm- events, such as the discovery of gold in Sundays, June 5, July 24, and August 14, midnight. Free. Aboard a historic vessel at 1848, contributed to the transformation of 10-11am. Meet at the entrance to Hyde Street In the Library Hyde Street Pier. Reservations are required: the waterfront over more than 100 years. Pier. Free. The Maritime Library, located in Building call 415-561-7171 or email [email protected]. This is a walk for children and beginners, Hercules Engineering Tour E, Fort Mason Center, is open Tuesday, Sing traditional working songs aboard a but all are welcome. We will view water, Sundays, June 26 and August 28, 3pm. Meet Wednesday and Thursday from 1pm to historic floating vessel. Bring a mug for hot shore, citified, and migratory birds on this at the gangway on the Pier. Vessel admission 5pm. Call 415-561-7030 and go to http:// cider served from the ship’s galley. easy stroll. There will be a brief orientation (under 16 free). Tour includes climbing www.nps.gov/safr/historyculture/muse- to spotting birds, and to using guidebooks moderately steep ladders and entering um-collections.htm for more information. Music of the Sea for Kids and binoculars. Dress in layers with cramped spaces. Saturdays, June 18, July 16 and August 20, sun hat and sunscreen. Bring your own Explore the major engineering spaces and 3pm. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. guidebooks and binoculars if you have learn about steam engine technology and volunteering Vessel admission (under 16 free). them. J its effects on the working environment of History comes alive for kids in this special the marine steam engineer. J at san francisco animals of hyde street pier maritime program, where the songs are geared for June 18, 19, 20, July 3, 4, 17, 18 and August Eureka Engine Room Tour younger ears and chosen especially for fun. Ages 7 and up. J 4, 18, 19, 11am. Meet at the end of Hyde Street Sunday, July 31, 3-3:45pm. Meet on Eureka’s Have you thought about volunteering? Pier. Free. gangway. Vessel admission (under 16 free). Retired, and enjoy talking with people Come experience a whole different world Tour includes climbing moderately steep from all over the world in a beautiful set- you might not realize exists at Hyde Street ladders and entering cramped spaces. ting? A recent grad looking for some on- Pier. Times vary due to tides. J Take a special tour of the ferryboat the-job experience? In school and looking Eureka’s engine room and get a close-up for some meaningful community service maritime story time: the tale of look at what makes a steam ferry run. J opportunities? henry and harry SMALL CRAFT COLLECTION TOUR Saturdays, June 11 & 18, July 9, and August People of all ages and interests volunteer at Saturdays, June 11, July 9, and August 13, 6, 1-1:30pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. the park. Sign up to receive the new Volun- 10:30am–12:00pm. Free. Call 415-292-6664, Ages 6-12. teer Newsletter and find out about summer or email [email protected], to make Join in this fun-filled, interactive program volunteer events. Call Terry or Darren a reservation and for directions to the ware- about two stowaway kittens aboard the in the Volunteer Office, located on Hyde house. Balclutha. Find out what it was like to be a Street Pier, to receive a copy, 415-561-7160. We’ll tour the collection of nearly 100 feline sailor in 1887. J After reading it you will know what a bag- historic boats, stored in a warehouse in gywinkle is, what kind of stone to scrub a Alameda, talking about history, design and crafts for kids wooden deck with, and which way to go on Saturdays, June 25, July 30, and August 27, construction. Bring a bag lunch. a ship when the captain yells "abaft!" Yes, it's true! The Sea Music Concert 3pm. Meet at the entrance to Hyde Street Pier. tour of the WW II submarine Series returns for another season this fall Free. USS pampanito aboard the historic ships at Hyde Street Want to learn a little about life at sea and Thursdays, June 9 & 23, July 14 & 28, and Pier. try your hand at making a maritime craft? August 4 & 18, 2pm. Meet at the submarine Come on down to the pier and join us! J located at Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf. Call Start looking forward to lively, foot-tap- 415-775-1943 for ticket prices. ping, seafaring musical experiences this historic waterfront walking tour: Join a park ranger for a tour of this Balao- September 24 with The Cutters, October 15 from gold rush to national park class submarine (SS-38). Now a museum features David Coffin, and local favorites Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30-11:30am. and memorial, the vessel made six patrols Holdstock and Macleod return November Meet in the Argonaut Hotel lobby (495 Jeffer- in the Pacific during WWII. The tour will 19. son St.), next to the Visitor Center. Free. emphasize stories about dramatic events Call the Visitor Center information desk Stroll with a Park Ranger to discover during those patrols. the history of this vibrant area on this for ticket information, 415-447-5000. mile-long tour through the Aquatic Park model making workshop Historic District, the Cannery, Hyde Saturday mornings, on Eureka. Vessel Street Pier, and "Fish Alley" at Fisherman’s admission (under 16 free). Wharf. J The Hyde Street Pier model-making ship- wrights maintain a workshop on Eureka. maritime museum Open 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. Located at 900 Beach Street, at the foot of Polk Street. Free. Friends of the San Francisco The newly restored 1939 Works Progress

Administration-era building’s lobby and Maritime Museum Library Join the Friends and help support the veranda are open to the public. View the J. Porter Shaw Library at San Fran- the unique architecture, stunning murals, cisco Maritime National Historical Park. sculpture, and temporary exhibits. J Membership includes reduced admission to Friends’ events, free admission to the Stop by to talk with members and see their Paul La Chapelle has been a volunteer for five historic ships, and discounts on books works-in-progress. Contact kanebulota@ J fUN FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM years. Here he is scraping the railings on Hyde purchased at the library and The Maritime comcast.net for more information. Street Pier before he applies a fresh coat of paint. Store on Hyde Street Pier. Call 415-561-7040.

Maritime News 3 Today In The Park Maritime Story Time Animals of Hyde Street Pier Chantey Sing Music of the Sea for Kids 9 Small Craft Collection Tour Hyde Street Pier Model Shop Open For more information about these 19 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Costumed Living History On The Pier (every Saturday) programs, please turn to page three. Along The Waterfront Maritime Story Time 7 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour Lighthouses of SF Bay 10 Houseboating On The Bay (every Sunday) JUNE 20 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 14 USS Pampanito Tour 13 Small Craft Collection Tour 21 Fee Free Day 16 Music of the Sea for Kids Costumed Living History On The Pier 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) 23 USS Pampanito Tour 17 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Houseboating On The Bay 4 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 25 Crafts For Kids Along The Waterfront 14 Birds Of The Bay (every Saturday) 26 Hercules Engineering Tour Lighthouses of SF Bay 18 Animals of Hyde Street Pier First Alma Sail of the Season 18 Animals of Hyde Street Pier USS Pampanito Tour Chantey Sing JULY 24 Birds Of The Bay 19 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Hyde Street Pier Model Shop Open 28 USS Pampanito Tour 20 Music of the Sea for Kids (every Saturday) 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) 30 Crafts For Kids 21 Along The Waterfront 5 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour Eureka Engine Room Tour 31 Eureka Engine Room Tour Lighthouses of SF Bay (every Sunday) 2 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 27 Crafts For Kids Birds Of The Bay (every Saturday) AUGUST 28 Hercules Engineering Tour 9 USS Pampanito Tour Chantey Sing 11 Small Craft Collection Tour Hyde Street Pier Model Shop Open 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) The Maritime News is printed on Costumed Living History On The Pier (every Saturday) 4 Animals of Hyde Street Pier recycled paper using soy-based Maritime Story Time 3 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour USS Pampanito Tour King Kamehameha Day Celebration (every Sunday) 6 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour inks. Please recycle it again. 12 Houseboating On The Bay Animals of Hyde Street Pier (every Saturday) 18 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 4 Fourth of July, Park Open Maritime Story Time Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr Activity Page For Kids Compare and Contrast

Here are two small sections of nautical charts showing the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The one on the bot- tom was published in 1983, 100 years after the one on the top. Of course maps and charts of the same place change over time. Did you see the map on the first page that shows California as an island? Back in the 1600s that was what map makers believed was true. That mistake persisted on some maps for almost 200 years! Do you use maps? Have you ever drawn a map of your house or bedroom? Have you ever used a treasure map and found where X marked the spot? You might even be holding a small rectangle in your hand that can connect you to a digital map of anywhere in the world. Maps are made to serve different purposes. These charts were drawn to assist mariners piloting their craft in the waters around San Francisco. A quick look at these two charts suggests that they look pretty similar, but look closely. See if you can spot

at least ten differences.

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are in fathoms and in the modern-day chart they are in feet. feet. in are they chart modern-day the in and fathoms in are

the water areas indicate water depth; in the 1883 chart they they chart 1883 the in depth; water indicate areas water the

landforms are symbolized on the maps. Little numbers in in numbers Little maps. the on symbolized are landforms

SF. A tunnel under the Bay (the tube for BART). The way way The BART). for tube (the Bay the under tunnel A SF.

rows. Changes to the northern and eastern shoreline of of shoreline eastern and northern the to Changes rows.

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