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Park News U.S. Department of the Interior

The Official Newspaper of Maritime National Historical Park The Maritime News September, October, November 2010

Pacific West Info Center Opens In Park Visitor Center

our visit to the National Park Service Pacific West Infor- Photos, above, clockwise. Images from parks in the Pacific West mation Center is the start of a great adventure! The 58 na- Region. Mesquite Flat, Death Valley National Park; Park Ranger James Welcome tional parks of the Pacific West Region preserve spectacu- Marks assiting visitors in the Pacific West Information Center located Y This fall, we’re proud to announce lar natural and cultural diversity. Towering volcanic mountains in the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center; the opening of the National Park and majestic ships, stately historic homes and lodges, massive Volunteers help get rid of weeds at Golden Gate National Recreation Service’s Pacific West Information glacier-carved granite canyons, teeming coral reefs, and fossils of Area; Moccasins from 1925, part of the Nez Perce National Historical Center at the corner of Hyde and animals that lived 54 million years ago are among the attractions Park collection; Pinnacles National Monument. Photos: NPS Jefferson Streets. Stop by to access detailed information about all of and treasures of the Pacific West National Parks. our region’s spectacular National Park sites. Plan your next trip with the help of a ranger or national park vol- unteer. The Pacific West region includes national parks in Nevada, Traditional music lovers can discover their inner sailors this September, , Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Hawaii, and portions of when the 2010 Sea Music Concert Arizona, Montana and the territories of , American Samoa Series kicks off with a rare double and Saipan. Not sure where you want to go? The Information Cen- shot of maritime music aboard the ter offers maps, a poster exhibit, brochures, online web browsing 1886 Balclutha: the Barbary Ghosts and a multi-media photographic tour of the region’s 58 national and Salty Walt and the The Rattlin’ Ratlines. parks. Look for a focused exhibit about Looking for a fun day trip to escape the city? There are 11 na- the 1832 in the Museum lob- by featuring the whaler’s own stern tional parks within a one-to two-hour drive in the San Francisco and rudder, a detailed diorama, and Bay Area. They offer a wide selection of cultural and recreational a fine painting of the famous Gold activities, from sailing on San Francisco Bay to a night of theater, Rush vessel. from wilderness camping, hiking and bicycle trails, to World War II memorials. Visit your nearby 11 Bay Area national parks And during Hispanic Heritage Month, we will join the Golden year-round: Eugene O’Neill, Fort Point, Golden Gate, John Muir, Gate National Recreation Area in Juan Bautista de Anza, Muir Woods, Pinnacles, Point Reyes, Port commemorating Juan Bautista de Chicago Naval Magazine, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Anza’s 1776 Las expedi- Front, and San Francisco Maritime. If you’re travelling cross- tion. You’ll learn how ships sup- country, the staff at the Information Center are happy to provide ported the march, and helped chart you with information about any of the 392 national parks. Experi- an overland route ence Your America! to San Francisco Bay. The Pacific West Information Center is located inside the park See you on Hyde Visitor Center at 499 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA, 94123. Photo, above: The frontispiece from the logbook, Journal of A Voyage Street Pier! Open daily from 9:30am-5:00pm. Please stop by if you are in the to the North West Coast of America, from a 1849 voyage of the sail- area or call 415-447-0463 or email: [email protected]. Craig Kenkel ing ship Niantic from Panama to San Francisco. The drawing is of the Superintendent ship receiving passengers at Panama. Photo: NPS. SAFR 13574 HDC 28

1 Pacific West 2 The Niantic, 4 They're Summer Fun In the Park…1 Gold Rush Ship Back...... Superintendent’s Message…1 Information Visitor Information…2

Center Opens In Buried Beneath They're out of the space ship and in Painting of the Niantic…2 the Visitor Center!! Visitor Center San Francisco Events and Programs…3

Whether you’ve got half an hour, or A painting of the Gold Rush-era sailing Comics for Kids…4 half a day, you’ll find something fun ship Niantic is donated to the park. Park Map…4 and educational for the whole family. Today in the Park...4 ...... National Park Service Niantic: Buried Gold Rush Ship U.S. Department of the Interior A Logbook in 1980

San Francisco Maritime And a Painting in 2010 National Historical Park By d a v i d h u l l , p r i n c i p a l l i b r a r i a n Established in 1988, San Francisco After carrying 248 gold-seekers from Pan- Maritime National Historical Park ama to San Francisco Bay, the Niantic was encompasses 34 acres, and contains beached in the summer of 1849 at the cor- the most national historic landmarks of ner of Clay and Sansome Streets. She then any unit in the National Park Service. In served as a storeship earning her owners addition to the fleet of historic ships at $20,000 per month until she was reduced , the park includes the to a great, flat tray in the mud when she Aquatic Park Historic District (Maritime was burned to the turn of her bilge in the Museum, beach, lawn area, and bocce great San Francisco Fire of May 1851. The ball courts), a Visitor Center and a Niantic was the furthest inland of the 44 research library (in Center). ships known to be buried in downtown San Francisco. More than any others, she Superintendent was described by contemporaries, drawn Craig Kenkel and captured in lithography.

Chief of Interpretation On another coast, in another century: the John Cunnane (Acting) street address on Martha’s Vineyard, off Cape Cod, had no number. It was simply a Public Affairs Officer sign: “Cleaveland House, c. 1750.” In this Lynn Cullivan house, in 1980, I was privileged to receive for the maritime museum a splendid gift An oil painting of the three-masted sailing ship Niantic, in port at Ningpo, China. The date of the Maritime News Editor from Dionis Coffin Riggs, a descendant of painting is circa 1836-1839. It is 27 inches wide and 22 inches high, in a plain, brown wood frame. Christine Baird Henry Cleaveland, who was captain of the Photo: NPS, SAFR 22386 Niantic in 1849 on a whaling voyage in the port at Ningpo, China about 1838. Before of Captain Henry Cleaveland. While the Mailing Address Pacific. When he learned of hundreds of she was a whaler, she carried the teas and logbook positions the Niantic for fame, the Fort Mason Center, Building E would-be passengers at Panama, he sailed silks of China, having been built in 1835 for painting illustrates the ship in her glory. San Francisco, CA 94123 there and seized the opportunity. Dionis’ the China Trade. gift was Captain Cleaveland’s logbook for On exhibit this fall in the museum build- Fax Number that voyage, a marvelous account pref- In May 2010, I was again privileged to ing at the foot of Polk Street will be the 415-556-1624 aced by a fine drawing by his son (and first receive for the park’s maritime museum painting, together with a detailed diorama mate) of the Niantic receiving her passen- a second splendid gift from a descendent of the ship on the Gold Rush waterfront Park Information gers at Panama. of 1849, and her actual stern and rud- 415-447-5000 der — which this museum recovered in Thirty years later, Dionis’ daughter, Cyn- 1978 when, as the San Francisco Chronicle thia Riggs, contacted the Park’s Library. Contributors to Volume 30: Rejane Butler, newspaper put it, “A Gold Rush Ship Is Tim Campbell, Stephen Canright, Lynn She was opening her ancestral home to Dug Up Downtown.” Cullivan, John Cunnane, Amy Hosa, and others as a Bed and Breakfast and had de- David Hull, Sheri Forbes, and Jordan Yee. cided to do something about an old paint- ing that had hung on the wall for about Photo, left: Visitor in the Museum lobby enjoys a The Maritime News September, October, 150 years. A skilled conservator brought close-up view of the diorama depicting the Niantic November 2010 Volume No. 30. the faded and torn painting back into the as a storeship on the San Francisco waterfront of light of a new day. It was the Niantic, in 1849. Photo: NPS

For many SFMNPA Proudly kids, this is Sea Music Concert Series Celebrates Its 60th their first San Francisco Maritime National Histori- experience cal Park proudly presents its 22nd Annual Anniversary visiting San Sea Music Concert Series. This September, Francisco’s waterfront October, and November we once again in- Founded in 1950, the SFMNPA is a non- or a national vite you to experience the driving rhythms profit organization whose mission is to park. of chanteys and the beauty of seafaring The Barbary Ghosts, and Salty Walt and the bring maritime history to life through edu- ballads from the wooden decks of the Rattlin' Ratlines. cation and preservation programs in part- “We believe the maritime story has mean- 1886 square-rigged sailing ship Balclutha, perform songs of the Great Lakes sailors nership with the San Francisco Maritime ing and value to all communities. Our goal berthed at Hyde Street Pier on San Fran- from his extensive repertoire. National Historical Park. The Association is to provide innovative programs and cisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. is also the steward of the of the National exhibitions which actively engage and im- The final concert of the series, on No- Pampanito Historic Landmark USS WWII merse visitors in the traditions, craft and A double bill, featuring the Barbary vember 20, features Jimmy Crowley at Pier 45. spirit of our shared maritime heritage,” Ghosts and Salty Walt and the Rattlin' and Máirtín de Cógáin all the way from said Executive Director Ted Regan. Ratlines, kicks off the series on September County Cork, Ireland. They bring a song- For over 25 years, SFMNPA has provided 25. Come tap your foot on Balclutha's deck bag full of rare maritime songs and songs students with opportunities to build char- With the generous support of its members to the beat of this new generation of sea of emigration. Each concert begin at 8 pm acter, learn self-reliance and teamwork, and donors, SFMNPA is making ready and music performers. and cost $14. Consider buying a season and gain valuable living history lessons setting sail for the next exciting 60 years ticket for all three performances for only using the historic ships at Hyde Street On October 23, hailing from Kaneville, Il- of maritime stewardship. For membership $36. To order tickets, please call 415-561- Pier and the USS Pampanito as the au- linois, singer/songwriter Lee Murdock will information go to www.maritime.org or 6662 ext. 33. thentic setting for its education programs. call 415-561-6662.

...... Visitor Information Maritime Library, located on the third Entrance Fee for Historic Vessels: $5 floor of Building E in Fort Mason Center Free for supervised children under 16. Dates and Hours of Operation: (auto entrance at Buchanan Street and Free with Federal Interagency Annual, Accessibility Information Senior, and Access Passes, and San Francisco Marina Blvd), open to the public by ap- Programs in the Visitor Center, on Hyde Maritime NHP Annual Pass. Hyde Street Pier, located at Hyde and pointment Monday – Friday (1p m – 4 p m ), and Street Pier, and in the library are accessible. Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30a m to 5:00p m . the 3rd Saturday of the month (10a m – 5 p m ). No-Fee Areas Accessibility to programs on the ships varies. Last pier entry at 4:30p m . 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 9:30a m General Park Information: 415-447-5000 Mason Center). to 5:00p m . 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 Maritime Library: 415-561-7030 Reservations for school groups and other month notice and application. Filming Bathhouse Building), located on Beach Street USS Pampanito: 415-775-1943 educational groups must be made at least permits are arranged on an individual basis, at the foot of Polk Street. The building is open Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr two weeks prior to your visit, call call 415-561-7170. from 10:00a m to 4:00p m daily. Association Website: www.maritime.org 415-292-6664.

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

historic waterfront walking tour: NEW programs from gold rush to national park music hispanic heritage Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30-11:30a m . Chantey Sing month Meet in the Argonaut Hotel lobby (495 Jeffer- Saturdays, September 4, October 2, and son St.), adjacent to the Visitor Center. Free. spain comes to california November 6, 8p m -m i d n i g h t . Free. Aboard Sundays, September 26 and October 24, 3p m . Stroll with a Park Ranger to discover the a historic vessel at Hyde Street Pier. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. history of this vibrant area on a walking Reservations required: call 415-561-7171 or Long before the Stars and Stripes flew over tour through the Aquatic Park Historic email [email protected]. California, the flag of the King of Spain District, the Cannery, Hyde Street Pier, Sing traditional working songs aboard a appeared off the coast. This presentation and "Fish Alley" at Fisherman’s Wharf. historic floating vessel. Bring a mug for We’ll walk about a mile, on gently sloping will explore the voyage of Juan Rodríguez hot cider served from the ship’s galley. and uneven terrain. Dress in layers, wear Cabrillo. Learn of his exploits and legacy. sunscreen, and walking shoes. J Music of the Sea for Kids exploring and settling california Saturdays, September 18, October 16, and maritime museum Sunday, October 3, 2p m . Aboard Balclutha November 20, 3p m . Aboard Balclutha at bird watching for children Open 10:00a m to 4:00p m daily. Located at 900 at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel admission (under Hyde Street Pier. Vessel admission (under and beginners Beach Street, at the foot of Polk Street. Free. 16 free). 16 free). Sundays, October 31 and November 14, The newly restored 1939 Works Progress Cabrillo, Ayala, Anza, Portolá. Arriving History comes alive for kids in this special 10-11a m . Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. Administration-era building’s lobby and by land and by sea, Spaniards were the program, where the songs are geared for All ages welcome! veranda are open to the public. View the first outsiders to explore and establish younger ears and chosen especially for Learn how to find and identify birds the unique architecture, stunning murals, settlements in California. Join us in fun. Ages 7 and up. J at Aquatic Park using binoculars and sculpture, and temporary exhibits. J this special Hispanic Heritage Month guidebooks. Guidebooks provided; bring program that includes a conversation with adventures at sea: life aboard binoculars if you have them. Dress warmly a costumed interpreter portraying Juan th in layers. J a 19 century sailing ship Bautista de Anza. J Daily, 2:15p m . Aboard Balclutha at Hyde tour of the WW II submarine Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). day of the dead art fiesta at USS pampanito Join a guided tour of the historic ship center Balclutha. Discover the hardships and p m Tuesdays, September 14, 10a m ; October 12, Saturday, October 23, 12-3 . At Golden rewards of the sailors who fought for 11a m ; November 9, 2-3:30p m . Meet at the Gate National Recreation Center, Crissy Field submarine located at Pier 45, Fisherman's survival during the treacherous Cape Center. More info: 415-561-7690. Wharf. Call 415-775-1943 for ticket prices. Horn passage. J Jimmy Crowley and Máirtín de Cógáin perform on www.crissyfield.org November 20, 2010, on the historic ship Balclutha. Join a park ranger for a tour of this Balao- This celebration is a time for joining lighthouses of san francisco bay class submarine (SS-38). Now a museum together and remembering and honoring Sundays, September 19, October 17, and 22n d sea music concert series and memorial, the vessel made six patrols family and friends who have died. There November 21, 3:15p m . Meet in the Visitor Saturdays, September 25, October 30, and in the Pacific during WWII. The tour will will be fun family-friendly art activities, Center. Free. November 20, 8p m . Aboard Balclutha at emphasize stories about dramatic events music and dance performances, and yummy Join Volunteer Warren Riley for a Hyde Street Pier. For ticket information call during those patrols. traditional treats. All ages are welcome. J program on the role of lighthouses in 415-561-6662 ext. 33. the development of San Francisco. Learn See the article on page two for more infor- national parks: america's best idea about the history, equipment, and unique mation about the concert series. Sunday, October 31, 3-3:45p m p m . Meet in the ILn the ibrary people who ran lighthouses. Visitor Center. Free. The library is open to the public on the While enjoying spectacular video clips, we along the waterfront third Saturday of the month, 10a m to 5p m , will consider how the national park idea has Sundays, September 19, October 17, and and Monday through Friday by making an evolved over the past century. Learn about November 21, 1p m . Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. appointment. Call 415-561-7030. the diverse people who have contributed Join Volunteer Warren Riley for an These programs are held in the Maritime to the development of the National Park illustrated talk on changes to the San Library, Building E, Fort Mason Center. Service. Francisco waterfront. Learn how historical For reservations call 415-561-7040 or events, such as the discovery of gold in [email protected]. more programs 1848, contributed to the transformation of the waterfront over more than 100 years. The Life and Times of Josiah crafts for kids Gardener: Master Mariner Saturdays, September 25, October 30, and Hercules Engineering Tour Costumed Friday, October 8, 6p m . Donation: $7 November 27, 3p m . Meet at the entrance to Sundays, September 5, October 3, and (general public); $5 (Library Friends and Hyde Street Pier. Free. November 7, 3p m . Meet at the gangway on the Living History SFMNPA members). Want to learn a little about life at sea and Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). Tour A Day in the Life: 1901 Josiah Gardener, master mariner, has been make a cool maritime craft? Come on includes climbing moderately steep ladders Saturdays, September 11, October 16, and going to sea since before the Civil War. and entering cramped spaces. down to the pier and join us! J November 13, 10a m -5p m . Aboard the historic He has fished the Grand Banks, cruised Explore the major engineering spaces and vessels at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel admission San Francisco’s Barbary Coast, and faced animals of hyde street pier learn about steam engine technology and (under 16 free). gales and shipwreck. He is played by Dr. September 10, 19, October 4, 17, 18, and its effects on the working environment of Step into the past as you board the historic Glenn Gordinier, Mystic Seaport histo- November 1, 3, 5, 19, 3p m . (e x c e p t 9/10 a t the marine steam engineer. J ships. Help the sailors on Balclutha rian and former director of Mystic’s living 10:30a m .) Meet at the end of Hyde Street Pier. raise the staysail in the morning, and history program. Dr. Gordinier will bring Eureka Engine Room Tour Free. then sing chanteys during the afternoon Josiah Gardener to life with exciting and Fridays, September 10, October 8, and Come experience a whole different world dogwatch. Visit the ship's cook in the humorous tales of the world of the Yankee Saturday, November 13, 3p m -3:45p m . Meet you might not realize exists at Hyde Street galley, talk to ferry passengers on Eureka, seafarer. on Eureka’s gangway. Vessel admission Pier. J and discuss the issues of the day during (under 16 free). afternoon tea with Mrs. Galan on the Scrap Vessel maritime story time: the tale of Take a special tour of the ferryboat Ark houseboat. Join the Seamen's Friend Saturday, November 20, 6p m . Donation: $7 henry and harry Eureka’s engine room and get a close-up Society in October, and learn about sailors' (general public); $5 (Library Friends and Saturdays, September 11, 3:30-4:30p m and look at what makes a steam ferry run. J arts and crafts as they Make and Mend in SFMNPA members). November 6, 1-1:30p m . Meet in the Visitor Scrap Vessel, a film that documents the last SMALL CRAFT COLLECTION TOUR November. J Center. Free. Ages 6-12. trip of the Hari Funafuti (formerly the Bulk Saturdays, September 18, October 16, and Join in this fun-filled, interactive program Promoter and the Hupohai—which means November 13, 9:30a m –2:30p m . Free. Call 415- about two stowaway kittens aboard the “Amber Ocean”), a cargo ship on its way to 292-6664, or email [email protected], Balclutha. Find out what it was like to be a be scrapped. Using the massive ship like a to make a reservation and for directions to feline sailor in 1887. J landscape, the film explores what is found the warehouse. inside from the Hupohai’s Communist We’ll tour the collection of nearly 100 a singing tour of balclutha past, through an unseen attack by pirates, historic boats, stored in a warehouse in Sundays, September 12 and November 28, Friends of the San Francisco and onto a distant beach and glowing 3p m . Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Alameda, talking about history, design and Maritime Museum Library ironworks factory, until the ship becomes Vessel admission (under 16 free). construction. Bring a bag lunch. Join the Friends and help support the a phantom. Being a sailor was a brutal job, but singing go sailing on schooner alm J. Porter Shaw Library at San Fran- lessened the pain. During this tour, listen September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 16, 23, cisco Maritime National Historical Park. to examples of work and leisure songs. If 25, and November 6, 13, 20. At Hyde Street Membership includes reduced admission you wish, you may join us to haul on a line The Maritime News is printed on Pier. Board at 12:30p m , return to pier at 4p m . to Friends’ events, free admission to the as we sing. J recycled paper using soy-based Adults: $40,Seniors: $30, Kids: $20. Pier and ships, and discounts on books inks. Please recycle it again. Enjoy a three-hour sail on SF Bay with a purchased at the library and The Maritime J fUN FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM park ranger. Call 415-447-5000. J Store on Hyde Street Pier. Call 415-561-7040.

Maritime News 3 Today In The Park 19 Along The Waterfront 16 Costumed Living History Maritime Story Time Lighthouses of SF Bay Small Craft Collection Tour Chantey Sing For more information about these Animals of Hyde Street Pier Music of the Sea for Kids 7 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour programs, please turn to page three. 25 Fee Free Day Maritime Library open (every Sunday) Crafts For Kids 17 Along The Waterfront Hercules Engineering Tour SEPTEMBER Sea Music Concert Lighthouses of SF Bay 9 USS Pampanito Tour 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) 26 Spain Comes to California Animals of Hyde Street Pier 11 Fee Free Day 4 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 18 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 13 Small Craft Collection Tour (every Saturday) OCTOBER 23 Day of the Dead Fiesta at Crissy Field Costumed Living History Chantey Sing 24 Spain Comes to California Eureka Engine Room Tour 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) 5 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 30 Crafts For Kids 14 Bird Watching for Children & Beginners 2 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour (every Sunday) Sea Music Concert 19 Animals of Hyde Street Pier (every Saturday) Hercules Engineering Tour 31 Bird Watching for Children & Beginners 20 Music of the Sea for Kids Chantey Sing 6 Labor Day Concert National Parks: Best Idea Library Program 3 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 10 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Barbary Coast Trail Walk Sea Music Concert (every Sunday) Eureka Engine Room Tour Maritime Library open Exploring an Settling California 11 Costumed Living History NOVEMBER 21 Along The Waterfront Hercules Engineering Tour Maritime Story Time Lighthouses of SF Bay 4 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 12 Singing Tour of Balclutha 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) 27 Crafts For Kids 8 Eureka Engine Room Tour 14 USS Pampanito Tour Animals of Hyde Street Pier 28 A Singing Tour of Balclutha Library Program 18 Small Craft Collection Tour 3 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 9 Fleet Week activities Music of the Sea for Kids 5 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 10 Fleet Week activities Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr Maritime Library Open 6 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 12 USS Pampanito Tour (every Saturday)

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Barbary Coast Trail Walk King Kamehameha Take a Historic Walk Across is marked by handsome bronze plaques on Day Celebration San Francisco the sidewalks that link 16 of San Fran- Uncle Kem and the Royal Hawaiian Uku- cisco’s most historic sites. The walk goes lele Band performed aboard Balclutha to The 3.5 mile walk is pre- through downtown, Chinatown, celebrate King Kamehameha Day this past sented by the San Francis- North Beach and Fisherman’s June. Kamehameha the Great united the co Museum and Historical Wharf, ending at San Francisco Hawaiian Islands during his reign from 1782 Society in association Maritime’s Aquatic Park where to 1819. with the San Francisco walkers will enjoy a celebration Balclutha sailed to Honolulu in 1899 for Maritime National Park with food, drink and entertain- the purpose of gaining Hawaiian registry Association. ment. and briefly flew the flag of the Hawaiian A fundraiser for both organizations, the All registered walkers will also receive a Uncle Kem and the Royal Hawaiian Ukulele Band Kingdom. In 1898, Hawaii was annexed by performing aboard Balclutha on June 12, 2010 at walk begins at 9 a.m. on October 31 in the United States, and in 1901 Balclutha was replica medallion of the Barbary Coast Hyde Street Pier. Photo: Jordan Yee front of the Old Mint at 5th and Mission, Trail plaques. For information and registra- granted U. S. registry and henceforth flew a National Historic Landmark. The route tion, visit www.barbarycoasttrailwalk.org. the American flag.

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