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The Official Newspaper of Maritime National Historical Park The Maritime News January, February, March 2006

Coulter Exhibit To Open In Visitor Center Welcome!

early seventy years after the death of William Alexander San Francisco Maritime is a park that can Coulter, San Francisco’s most esteemed maritime artist, be enjoyed anytime of the year. Winter there is an unparalleled revival of interest in his artwork. months bring rainy days interspersed with N crisp, brilliantly clear days that afford spectacular views of San Francisco Bay. The exhibit, called “W.A. Coulter: A Master’s Brush With The Sea,” will open on the centennial of the great earthquake and In February we celebrate African Ameri- fire, April 18, 2006. It will be staged in the heart of Coulter’s can History Month, and during March, waterfront, at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Women’s History Month. Please visit the park during these months and take Visitor Center at Hyde and Jefferson Streets (near Fishermen’s advantage of programs and exhibits that Wharf). highlight the maritime achievements of these groups. Coulter’s 10-foot-long earthquake painting, “San Francisco Fire, 1906,”(shown above) painted on a window shade pulled by the On April 18, 2006, the centennial of the great San Francisco earthquake and fire, artist from the rubble during the fire, will be a highlight of the the exhibit, “W. A. Coulter: A Master’s opening. The exhibition will include paintings from private and Brush With the Sea,” will open in the public institutions and collections from around the country, Visitor Center. This will be the first-ever many to be exhibited for the first time. This will be the largest and retrospective exhibition of Coulter’s life most complete retrospective of Coulter’s work ever attempted. and works. Between 1869 and 1936, Coulter chroni- It is estimated that the artist created more than 1,000 oil paint- cled the shipping industry in San Francisco ings and 5,000 illustrations between 1869 and 1936. In addition to Bay. His paintings captured the energy of painting ship portraits, which adorned the offices of San Fran- the working Bay, portraying vessels such cisco’s most powerful men, as well as shipping magnates around as, square riggers, , tug boats and hay scows. the world, his illustrations regularly appeared in the pages of the former daily newspaper, the “San Francisco Call.” As a precursor On page three you will find information to today’s news photographer, Coulter and his sketches captured on many programs waterfront scenes both peaceful and turbulent. Navy Lieutenant Frederick Freeman. The heroic actions of available on the Freeman and sixty-six Mare Island Naval Base sailors, who fought pier, in the museum, Visitor Center and Coulter’s images in oil and ink transport viewers to the post- the post-earthquake fires, are well documented. With fire boat Leslie and tugboat Active, Freeman and his crew are credited with library. Gold Rush-era of the Barbary Coast. Fires destroyed much of his leading the effort that saved large areas of the waterfront and legacy, and roughly two-thirds of his work is unaccounted for. the railroad yards from destruction. Photo: Pond Family Kate Richardson Collection. Superintendent Continued on Page 4 Photo, top, W. A. Coulter’s 10-foot-long painting, “San Francisco Fire, 1906.” Photo courtesy of Tom Coulter.

1 Coulter 2 Park’s 4 Boatload of Coulter Exhibit …1 Exhibit to Open Connection to Maritime Superintendent’s Message…1 in Visitor Center 1906 Earthquake Activities for Visitor Information…2 1906 Earthquake and Fire…2 The exhibit, “W.A. Coulter: A On the present day sites of San Children Master’s Brush With The Sea,” will Francisco Maritime National Events and Programs…3 Chantey singing, a capstan demo, open on the centennial of the great Historical Park and Fisherman’s Kids Activities…4 San Francisco earthquake and fire, Wharf a heroic maritime rescue boat drill, and a shipshape Junior April 18, 2006. occurred. Ranger Program — fun for all ages, Park Map…4 but especially for kids and families. Today In the Park…4 ...... National Park Service Park’s Connection to 1906 Earthquake U.S. Department of the Interior n the second day following the great fatally wounded when a brick chimney to supply salt water from the Bay through O1906 earthquake, 30,000 frantic resi- and wall from a next door hotel collapsed, the hoses to fight the fires. dents, forced to flee to the waterfront to crashing 60 feet through the roof of his Freeman’s efforts covered most of the San Francisco Maritime escape fires raging through the city, were firehouse. waterfront and extended many blocks in- National Historical Park safely evacuated by boat from the pres- land. Protecting the seaport and railroad ent day sites of San Francisco Maritime Five hours after the quake struck, three yards were crucial for the city’s survival Established in 1988, San Francisco National Historical Park and Fisherman’s Navy boats from Mare Island Naval Base, and renewal. Maritime National Historical Park Wharf. Preceding this rescue the city was commanded by 31-year-old Navy Lieuten- encompasses only 34 acres, but contains enveloped in spectacular tragedy and ant Frederick Freeman, arrived on the On Thursday afternoon, April 19, Army the most national historic landmarks of chaos. crews used dynamite to destroy any unit in the National Park Service. buildings on Van Ness Avenue In addition to the fleet of ships at Hyde At 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, to create a fire break to protect Street Pier, the park includes the Aquatic April 18, a 7.9 to 8.3 magni- the western half of the city. Un- Park Historic District (Maritime Museum, tude earthquake shook San fortunately a dynamited chemi- urban beach, picnic area and bocce ball Francisco and most of Cali- cal warehouse started a fire that courts), a Visitor Center and a research fornia for 48 seconds. In the burned east into Russian Hill. library (in Fort Mason Center). city, the seismic upheaval The next morning, the winds cut all communication with picked up and the fire burned Superintendent police and fire stations. The through North Beach and Kate Richardson entire electrical and water Fisherman’s Wharf. The North supply system failed. Scores Beach residential area had not Chief of Interpretation of buildings, especially in the been evacuated as the fast mov- Marc Hayman hard hit South of Market area, ing fire approached, resulting in partially collapsed, leaving true and absolute panic. Many Public Affairs Officer hundreds of people killed or Photo of San Francisco taken from the Navy tug Active five hours after the 1906 residents were overrun by the Earthquake. Photo: Pond Family Collection. Lynn Cullivan trapped inside. fire and perished. More than downtown waterfront. For three days, 30,000 found themselves trapped at the Editor Then the fires started. During the day with little or no rest, Lieutenant Freeman waters edge between Fort Mason and Pier Christine Baird more that 50 fires ignited in the city, many and sailors aboard the fire boat Leslie and 27, “hysterically endeavoring to escape the of them eventually joining together. The tugboat Active, lead the firefighting efforts flames,” Lieutenant Freeman wrote. Mailing Address firefighters had little or no water to sup- to save the waterfront and railroad yards. Building E, Fort Mason Center press them. In 1906, San Francisco was Sixteen men and two officers from the USS San Francisco, CA 94123 the largest city west of the Mississippi The arrival of the Navy tugs greatly aided rescued 20,000 residents from River with 410,000 residents, and it was in the firefighting effort as the city did not the foot of Van Ness Avenue, at the pres- Fax Number danger of complete destruction. The per- have a fire boat. Freeman directed the men ent day site of San Francisco Maritime 415-556-1624 son most qualified to lead the emergency to lay one fire hose after another into the National Historical Park. Commander response, Fire Chief Dennis Sullivan, was interior streets. The tug’s pumps were able Badger of USS Chicago wrote, “The city on Park Information the Fort Mason side of the harbor was, at 415-447-5000 this time, in full blaze. The air was filled with burning cinders, thousands of panic Contributors to Volume 11: John stricken, homeless and destitute people Cunnane and Terry Dorman. thronged the shore in the neighborhood of the Fort.” Maritime News January, February, March 2006 Volume No.11 Every ship, scow and rowboat was used Printed on recycled paper using to evacuate residents off the piers and soy-based inks. beaches. Waiting with the thousands to be rescued from the sweeping firestorm, historian Bailey Millard later wrote, “About us was every conceivable kind of craft: tugs shrieked sharp warnings, boat- Volunteers: men called aloud from two junks crowded with escaping Chinese. We passed lateen- sailed fisher boats, loaded down with Ital- Great People ian voyagers, shouting to each other.” The fires following the earthquake stand Doing Great as the largest peacetime city fire in world history. The four-day event took more than 3,000 lives, rendered 200,000 home- Things less and burned 28,000 buildings. In 1906 dollars, property damage was estimated In September the volunteers at San Photo by Dominick Grillas at $500 million. In terms of measuring by Francisco Maritime had good reason to volunteers provided over 37,800 hours of the administrative, exhibits, and historic comparing the total values of the Gross celebrate at the Annual Volunteer Appre- time and service. documents departments, or helping with Domestic Product, economists have ciation and Recognition Dinner held on one of the park’s special events. To join figured the damage to be worth $195 the ferryboat Eureka at Hyde Street Pier. The park offers myriad activities for those our family of volunteers, please call 415- billion today. The dinner is one way of acknowledg- who wish to volunteer. Duties include: 556-1613 or email the volunteer program ing our appreciation to our volunteers ship maintenance and preservation, do- manager, [email protected]. For By John Cunnane, Supervisory Park for their dedication and support. Nearly cent and living history programs, honing more information on volunteering with Ranger, SF Maritime NHP 135 volunteers, guests, and staff members nautical skills at the small boat shop, serv- the National Park Service, go to www.nps. Sources: “San Francisco Is Burning,” by Dennis Smith, and “Denial of Disaster,” by Gladys Hansen and Emmet Condon. attended the happy event. During 2005, ing at the library, providing assistance to gov/volunteer...... Visitor Information

Dates and Hours of Operation Boarding Pass (Entrance Fee For Historic Vessels): $5.00 The Hyde Street Pier, located at Hyde and Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30AM-5:00PM—last Free for supervised children under 16. Free with National Parks Pass, entry at 4:30PM (October 2-May 30), and 9:30AM–5:30PM—last entry at 5PM Golden Age/Access Pass or Park Annual Pass. (Memorial Day-October 1). The Maritime Museum (Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building), located on Beach Street at the Reservations/Permits foot of Polk Street, is open 10:00AM-5:00PM, year-round. Reservations for school groups and other educational groups must be made at least The Visitor Center, located at the corner of Hyde and Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30AM- two weeks prior to your visit. At least one month’s notice and application for Special Use 5:00PM (October 16-May 27) and 9:30AM-7:00PM (May 28-October 15). Permits is required. Filming permits are arranged on an individual basis. The Maritime Library, located on the third floor of Bldg. E in Fort Mason Center (auto entrance at Buchanan Street and Marina Blvd), is open 1:00PM-8:00PM Tuesdays, 1:00PM- Contact Information 5:00PM Wednesday-Friday, and 10:00AM-5:00PM Saturdays. General Park Information: 415-447-5000 USS Pampanito: 415-775-1943 Maritime Store: 415-775-2665 Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr No-Fee Areas Maritime Library: 415-561-7030 Association Website: www.maritime.org Visitor Center, Hyde Street Pier, Aquatic Park Historic District (including the Maritime Museum) and the Maritime Library (Fort Mason Center).

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

BORN AGAIN: THE MANY LIVES OF MUSIC THE C.A. THAYER COSTUMED Sundays, January 8 and February 19, 2PM. In LIVING HISTORY CHANTEY SING the Visitor Center theater. No fee. Saturdays, January 7, February 4 and March Adapting to multiple careers, the A DAY IN THE LIFE: 1901 4, 8PM-MIDNIGHT. No fee. Aboard the historic C.A. Thayer has survived for more than a Saturday, March 11, 10AM-4PM . Aboard the vessel Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. century. Learn how the restoration of this historic vessels. Vessel admission. Reservations required: call 415-556-6435 or 1895 West Coast schooner will preserve not Step into the past as you board our historic email [email protected]. only the vessel itself, but also a variety of ships. Help the sailors on Balclutha raise vanishing maritime traditions. Sing traditional working songs aboard a the staysail and then remain onboard for musical fun during the afternoon dogwatch. historic floating vessel. Bring a mug for hot EUREKA ENGINE ROOM TOUR Join ferryboat passengers on Eureka, or cider served from the ship’s galley. Sundays, January 15, February 5 and March Mrs. Galan on the Ark houseboat for an 5, 2PM. Meet on Eureka’s gangway. afternoon tea. Come voice your opinion at MUSIC OF THE SEA FOR KIDS Vessel admission. the boisterous demonstration in support of Saturdays, January 21, February 18 and Take a special tour of the ferryboat Eureka’s women’s suffrage. March 18, 2PM. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde engine room and get a close-up look at what Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 17 free). makes a steam ferry run. History comes alive for kids in this special IN THE LIBRARY program, where the songs are geared for HERCULES ENGINEERING TOUR USS PAMPANITO younger ears and chosen especially for fun. Photo courtesy of Maria Brooks Sundays, January 8, February 5 and Tamara Becker, 2nd Mate, on board the teaching Saturday, January 14, 6PM. In the Maritime March 5, 3PM. Meet at the gangway on the Ages 7 and up. ship, Tole Mour, at Catalina Island, CA. Library, Building E, Fort Mason Center. Pier. Vessel admission. Tour includes climbing Fee: $5 ($4 Library Friends and SFMNPA) moderately steep ladders and entering CHANTEYS: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN Reservations: 415-561-7040. WOMEN’S cramped spaces. AND CARIBBEAN CONNECTION Diane Cooper, Pampanito curator, will Explore the major engineering spaces and Saturday, February 11, 2PM. Aboard Balclutha HISTORY MONTH tell about the history of the World War II learn about technology and its at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel admission. . The Pampanito served in the PREMIERE OF THE DOCUMENTARY, effects on the working environment of the See description below. Pacific Theater during the last years of the “SHIPPING OUT” marine steam engineer. war, completed six war patrols, and rescued Saturday, February 18, 7:30PM. Aboard 73 Australian and British prisoners of war. THE OCEAN: BARRIER OR HIGHWAY? AFRICAN Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Admission $5, Learn about the sub, the men who sailed Sundays, January 15, February 12 and AMERICAN $4 for Friends of the Library and Association her, and her career after the war. members. March 12, (March program on Balclutha) at 3PM. In the Visitor Center. HISTORY MONTH Come to the premiere of “Shipping Out, PIRACY AND MARINE TERRORISM Was the ocean a barrier or a highway for the the Story of America’s Seafaring Women.” Saturday, February 11, 6PM. In the Maritime vessels Balclutha, Thayer and Hercules? Join CHANTEYS: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN Filmed on board merchant ships in coastal Library, Building E, Fort Mason Center. a ranger for a thirty minute slide presenta- AND CARIBBEAN CONNECTION waters from Alaska to New York, “Ship- Fee: $5 ($4 Library Friends and SFMNPA) tion to examine this question. Saturday, February 11, 2PM. Aboard Balclutha ping Out” looks at the little known history Reservations: 415-561-7040. at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel admission. of women and seafaring in America. Meet Captain Keith Graham, 30-year professor BIRDS OF THE BAY Join Park Ranger Peter Kasin and Park Vol- the producer, Maria Brooks and listen to at California Maritime Academy and a Sundays, January 22, February 19 and unteer Richard Adrianowicz in a program of sea-songs regaling women sailors and talk recognized expert on piracy and marine March 19, 9:30AM-11:30AM. Meet at the Hyde African American and Caribbean based work with women mariners. For information, terrorism, will discuss modern trends in Street Pier entrance. No fee. songs of sailors and dock workers. The cho- and to RSVP, call 415-447-5000. piracy and increasing instances of mari- See shore, migratory, citified and resident ruses to these chanteys are easy to sing and time terrorism. birds on this birdwalk. Bring binoculars, participants will be encouraged to sing along. WENDY THE WELDER: WOMEN bird books and dress in layers. BUILDING LIBERTY SHIPS IN WWII THE STORY OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AFRICAN AMERICANS AND WORLD Sundays, March 12 and 26, 2PM. Aboard YACHT POTOMAC LIFE IN NELSON’S NAVY WAR II LIBERTY SHIPS Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Saturday, March 25, 6PM. In the Maritime Saturdays, January 7, February 4 and Sundays, February 12 and 26, 2PM. In the Vessel admission. Library, Building E, Fort Mason Center. March 11, (March program on Balclutha) 2PM. Fee: $5 ($4 Library Friends and SFMNPA) Visitor Center theater. No fee. During World War II, a shortage of men In the Visitor Center theater. Reservations: 415-561-7040. A slide program detailing the contributions brought women into the workforce building View a slide show about life in the British Maritime historian and publisher Walter of African Americans to the construction Liberty Ships. Hear fascinating accounts of Royal Navy at the time of Nelson, featuring Jaffee will present the history of the and operation of Liberty Ships during World their contributions in this slide presenta- period food, clothing and surgical instru- famous presidential yacht, now berthed at War II. tion. ments. Jack London Square in Oakland. EXHIBIT: AFRICAN AMERICANS IN EXHIBIT: WOMEN WHO CHANGED MARITIME HEROICS IN THE 1906 THE MARITIME TRADES MARITIME HISTORY EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE Daily, throughout February. On Hyde Street Daily, throughout March. On Hyde Street Saturdays, February 18 and March 18, MODELMAKING Pier. Pier. (March program on Balclutha) 3PM. In the MODELERS’ CLUB Photo exhibit about the contributions of Photo exhibition illustrating the often Visitor Center theater. Saturdays, January 21, February 18 and African Americans in maritime industries. overlooked impact women have had on While San Francisco burned, sailors evacu- March 18, 9:30AM. Meet in the Museum maritime history. ated thousands of residents forced to flee Building basement. No fee. to the shores of San Francisco Bay (At the FILMS The model ship building club meets the TEA WITH THE LADIES AND present site of the park.) Join a ranger for a third Saturday of every month in the base- slide presentation about these heroic efforts. SUFFRAGETTE MARCH ment of the Maritime Museum. Saturday, March 11, afternoon. In the SHIP RADIO DEMONSTRATION Ark houseboat and Hyde Street Pier. No fee. MODELERS’ WORKSHOP Saturdays, January 28, February 25 and Join a salon of Victorian women (the Park’s Saturday afternoons. On the car deck of the March 25, 10AM-12PM AND 1-4PM. In the costumed living history players) on an Eureka. Vessel admission. Maritime Museum. No fee. afternoon in the year 1901 as they discuss View the Modelshop on the car deck of the Inside a replica WWII ship’s radio room, issues ranging from corsetry to voting Eureka. The public is invited to stop by and docents interpret the technology and rights. At noon there will be a march on the watch the model builders in action. pier in support of women’s suffrage. Come explain the vital role ship’s radio operators voice your opinion. played. They will also send a real radiogram message for you to anywhere in the United VOLUNTEERS States! PROGRAMS HANDS NEEDED SMALL CRAFT COLLECTION TOUR Interested in woodwork, rigging, working SMALL CRAFT ON HYDE STREET PIER Saturday, February 11, 9:30AM-2:30PM. Meet with the public, library science or archives? SAN FRANCISCO OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Saturdays, January 28, February 25 and at the Small Boat Shop. No fee. Reservations Have we got the perfect challenge for you! Friday and Saturday, January 14 and 15. required; call the Boat Shop at 415-556-4031. Call the Volunteer Office at 415-556-1613 or March 25, 2PM. At the Small Boat Shop on Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center. Hyde Street Pier. No fee. Bring a bag lunch and ride with us over visit www.nps.gov/safr/local/vip1.html and The Festival features independent film works Join a ranger for an interesting look at our to our small craft warehouse in Alameda. join the crew! that reveal the beauty, power and mysteries small craft collection, and learn about its We’ll tour the collection of nearly 100 of our oceans. Catch the third wave of the place in San Francisco Bay history. local historic boats, discussing interesting WANT TO BE A DOCENT? Ocean Film Festival. In partnership with San elements of their history, design and We will be offering a free docent training Francisco Maritime NHP. For details go to construction. class on three consecutive Sundays; April www.oceanfilmfest.org. 23, 30 and May 7, from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Call 415-556-1613 for more information.

Maritime News 3 Today In The Park 28 Pleasure Afloat 18 Music of the Sea for Kids Hercules Engineering Tour Ship Radio Demonstration Maritime Heroics in 1906 11 Costumned Living History JANUARY Earthquake and Fire A Day in the Life: 1901 7 Chantey Sing FEBRUARY Premiere of “Shipping Out” Life in Nelson’s Navy Life in Nelson’s Navy 1 African American History documentary 12 Wendy the Welder 8 Born Again: The Many Lives of Exhibit opens Modelers’ Club The Ocean: Barrier or of the Schooner C.A. 4 Chantey Sing 19 Birds of the Bay Highway? Thayer Life in Nelson’s Navy Born Again: The Many Lives of 18 Music of the Sea for Kids Hercules Engineering Tour 5 Eureka Engine Room Tour the Schooner C.A. Thayer Maritime Heroics in 1906 13 SF Ocean Film Festival opens Hercules Engineering Tour 25 Pleasure Afloat Earthquake and Fire 14 USS Pampanito lecture in 11 Small Craft Collection Tour Ship Radio Demonstration Modelers’ Club library Chanteys: African American 26 African Americans and WWII 19 Birds of the Bay 15 Eureka Engine Room Tour Caribbean Connection Liberty Ships 25 Pleasure Afloat The Ocean: Barrier or Piracy and Marine Terrorism Ship Radio Demonstration Highway? lecture in library MARCH Story of Yacht Potomac 21 Music of the Sea for Kids 12 African Americans and WWII 1 Women’s History Exhibit lecture in library Modelers’ Club Liberty Ships opens 26 Wendy the Welder 22 Birds of the Bay The Ocean: Barrier or 4 Chantey Sing Highway? 5 Eureka Engine Room Tour Fun and Education for Younger Sailors Coulter Continued From Page 1 This is a special section of the Maritime of the pier in this hands-on demonstration ships. By completing the activities you will

News just for kids. Listed below are some of maritime teamwork. You’ll walk away learn about seafaring history, become a “W.A. Coulter: A Mas- opportunities at the park to voyage through with a knowledge of basic line handling and steward of the national parks (a steward is ter’s Brush With The the museum, to sing like a sailor and to be- a sea chantey ringing in your ears. one who takes care of parks) and and earn Sea,” is being organized come a Junior Ranger! a Junior Ranger badge! by the W.A. Coulter Booklets are available at Exhibition Committee W. A. Coulter SATURDAYS ARE the Visitor Center, Pier of the Paul and Linda Photo: Courtesy Tom Coulter FOR KIDS AT HYDE ticket booth and Maritime Kahn Foundation (San STREET PIER Museum. Good luck and Francisco) in partnership with San Fran- Look for other special have lots of fun! cisco Maritime National Historical Park. kids’ activities on the program board next to CURRICULUM IS NOT Other supporting organizations include the ticket booth on Hyde JUST FOR TEACHERS the Friends of the San Francisco Maritime Street Pier. Are you interested in a Museum Library, and the San Francisco painless way to teach your Maritime National Park Association. WEIGH ANCHOR children about maritime Co-sponsoring organizations include On intermittent history? Take a look at the the California Historical Society, the San Saturdays in January, new Voyages curriculum Francisco Museum and Historical Society, February and March, call available on the park web- and the Society of California Pioneers. day before for schedule, site. Each of the six les- 415-447-5000. On Hyde sons contains a “Seaside For information on the exhibit contact Street Pier. No fee. Story.” These historically Dave Hull, Principal Librarian at 415-561- On board ship, sailors accurate fictional stories 7031 or Linda Kahn at 415-346-0643. use the capstan to help will capture the imagina- them lift heavy objects tions of your kids and SIGN ABOARD AT THE Students learn how to raise the staysail on Balclutha. Photo: NPS. such as the ship’s anchor. help them walk in the sea PARK ASSOCIATION Join us for a hands-on demonstration of boots of kids from the Age of Sail. Find the You can show your support for the Park the power of that machine. In this maritime MUSIC OF THE SEA FOR KIDS Voyages curriculum at www.nps.gov/safr/lo- through membership in the Maritime version of tug-of-war, it’s children against Saturdays, January 21, February 18 and cal/education/education.htm. Park Association, our non-profit partner adults: the kids use the capstan to try to reel March 18, 2PM. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde organization. Your membership assists in a line as their parents pull the other way! Street Pier. Vessel admission. FAMILY ACTIVITY DITTY BAGS with preservation and education projects Who will win? History comes alive in this special program Grab a rope handle and explore the for Park ships and collections. Member- where the songs are geared for younger ears Museum on this fun group “voyage.” ship comes with special benefits at each DORY DRILL and chosen especially for fun. Navigate through the exhibits (using a real Sea Letter On intermittent Saturdays, call the day before level, including the magazine, compass), write a “radiogram,” compose free park admission, and Maritime Store for schedule, 415-447-5000. On Hyde Street JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM: messages using signal flags and roleplay discounts. For more information, call Pier. No fee. NEW AND IMPROVED! about life at sea with character cards. This Member Services at 415-561-6662 x 13, or Grab a line and help raise and lower our Pick up the FREE and newly improved free program is available at the museum email [email protected] or go to little flat-bottomed row boat from the side booklet and explore the park’s historic desk. www.maritime.org.

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