The Maritime News April, May, June 2004

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The Official Newspaper of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park The Maritime News April, May, June 2004

Spring Into Sailing: On Boats, Raise that Sail! Spring is here and what a fantastic time to visit San Francisco Maritime In Class and at Ports Around the Bay National Historical Park. With warmer temperatures and freshening breezes, Discover your inner sailor this spring with a full slate of hands-on a stroll on Hyde Street Pier is a delight. classes and workshops for boatbuilders and fancyworkers. Learn Take in the sights and sounds of the how to make a half hull model, discover the intricate arts of canvas- San Francisco waterfront and discover work and ropework, and learn the techniques required to cast your vessels large and small. Admire the own boat hardware (like cleats and oarlocks) in bronze. And if it’s lines of a 15-foot Whitehall rowing boat or explore the decks of a 300-foot actual sailing instruction you’re after, you need look no further than wooden ferryboat. the park’s own fleet of locally-designed Pelican boats. They’re able but small — only 12-foot — so class space is limited – sign up today! I hope you can stop by during National For complete info on all these classes, see the Park Week (April 17-25). We would detailed descriptions inside. love to show you this year’s theme, Partners in Stewardship, in action.

ALMA SAILS Our restoration of the 1895 C.A. Thay- The park’s 1891 scow schooner received a new centerboard this er continues at Alameda Point, and we winter, and will be putting it to good use visiting ports around the are now offering free ranger-led tours B ay. Alma will be on display at the Sail Expo in Jack London square of the facility. It’s quite an experience April 14-16, and participate in both the Berkeley Bay Festival (4/17) to see a vessel of this size and beauty out-of-the-water; program details are and Petaluma Butter and Eggs Days (April 23-25). Look for her to inside, on page two. You can learn sail by the competition in the Master Mariner’s Regatta (5/29), then more about the whole restoration proj- appear in the Master Mariner’s Boat Show, June 26-27. ect by visiting www.nps.gov/safr.

GRACE QUAN MAIDEN VOYAGE We are also excited to fete the Grace The traditional Chinese Junk Boat Grace Quan (at right), built by Quan’s first sail on April 10. This traditional Chinese fishing vessel was built volunteers and park staff at China Camp State Park last fall, will by Park staff and volunteers at China set sail at 11am on Saturday, April 10. This 40-foot wooden vessel Camp State Park last fall, and now celebrates the men and boats of the San Francisco Bay Chinese berths part of the year here at our shrimping fleet, an integral (and under-remembered) chapter of Bay Hyde Street Pier. Area history. Join us for music, tea, lion dancing, and a chance to So, take a class, sing some sea chan- see this community favorite raise sail and return to her heritage on Above, top: A flock of Pelicans race by Hyde Street Pier’s historic fleet. The teys, participate in a ranger program, San Francisco Bay. Pelican class boat is a San Francisco original and the park is offering sail- help hoist a sail -- these are just a few ing classes aboard these trim and agile craft this spring (see description on page 3). Above: Park staff readies the Grace Quan’s mast for her maiden of the many ways you can enjoy the voyage on April 10, at 11am. A San Francisco Bay park. Chinese junk boat, she was built using traditional techniques at China Camp State Park last fall. Don’t miss the fun when we celebrate the return of Junk sail to SF Bay! Photos: NPS.

Spring Into Sailing…1

1 Spring Into 2 Asian 4 Boatload of Superintendent’s Message…1

Sailing American Maritime Visitor Information…2

Discover your inner sailor this Pacific Islander Activities for Chinese Cannery Workers…2 spring with a full slate of hands-on Heritage Month Children Events and Programs…3 classes and workshops for boatbuilders and fancyworkers. Sailors’ crafts, traditional music and a Kids Activities…4 Join a Park Ranger on a Chinese shipshape Junior Ranger Program—it Park Map…4 Cannery Workers’ tour aboard may be fun for all ages, but this stuff is Balclutha. strictly for kids! Today In the Park…4

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National Park Service Chinese Workers’ U.S. Department of the Interior Role in Maritime History We reserve the month of May each year canning operations in the world, the Alaska to highlight Asian Americans and Pacific Packers Association. San Francisco Maritime Islanders who contributed to the maritime National Historical Park trades. Attending this program is a rare opportunity to be exposed to Established in 1988, San Francisco Mari- You might know little-known ideas and Friends of the San Francisco Maritime Museum time National Historical Park encompass- already that Chi- facts about the Chinese Library Board Member Captain Vicki Bleicher (right) es only 34 acres, but contains the most nese labor helped contribution to this presents a check for $4,400 to President Dale national historic landmarks of any unit in to build the vast industry, and to Vinnedge to establish the Library Friends’ the National Park Service. In addition to Transcontinental America’s economy. the fleet of ships at Hyde Street Pier, the Railroad across the United States. The Chinese Can- park includes the Aquatic Park Historic But you might not nery Workers tour District (Maritime Museum, urban beach, Scuttlebutt know that an- will transport you picnic area and bocce ball courts), a Visi- other employer of in imagination to CA PRESERVATION CONFERENCE tor Center and a large numbers of Alaska, aboard the research library (in Fort Mason Center). Chinese was the sailing ship Balclutha San Francisco Maritime National Historical canned salmon at Hyde Street Pier, to Park will play a prominent role in the 29th Superintendent industry. Often experience working Annual California Preservation Conference, Kate Richardson exploited in the and living conditions hosted by Golden Gate National Recreation poorest-paid and among the Chinese. Area. The conference, April 28-May 1, 2004, most difficult jobs, In this way, you will will bring together professionals, academics, Chief of Interpretation the Chinese work- be able to understand and others interested in preservation from Marc Hayman er was still better more deeply the Chi- throughout the state. Educational sessions off than in his nese people and their and workshops throughout the city will Public Affairs Officer homeland. There, historic role in West focus on architectural history, cultural land- Lynn Cullivan tenent farming, Coast maritime history. scapes, heritage tourism, preservation law, failed crops, food and planning. Mailing Address shortages, and Building E, Fort Mason Center political upheaval were not uncommon. Chinese Cannery Workers, May 9 and The conference will be an opportunity for 30, at 3:00pm aboard the Balclutha at Hyde San Francisco Maritime National Historical San Francisco, CA 94123 The Chinese Cannery Workers tour on May Street Pier. Park to share its resources with the Califor- 9th and 30th focuses on Chinese canners nia preservation community. The setting as Fax Number whose work resulted in millions well as several sessions will highlight both By Carol Kiser, Park Ranger, 415-556-1624 of pounds of canned salmon going to mar- buildings and ships within the park. For ket each year from the late 1800s to the SF Maritime National Historical Park more information : www.californiapreserva- Park Information early 1900s under one of the largest salmon tion.org. 415-447-5000 canning operations in the world, the Alaska Packers Association. TOURS OF The National Park Service cares LUMBER SCHOONER C. A. THAYER for the special places saved by the The Park invites the public into a giant American people so that all may seaplane hanger at Alameda Point, Alameda, experience our heritage. for a Ranger-lead observation of the restoration of the Park’s Landmark schooner Maritime News April, May, June 2004 C.A. Thayer. In addition to watching the me- Volume No. 4 ticulous “de-construction” of this 109-year- National Park old vessel, and learning about West Coast shipbuilding techniques, visitors will be able to peruse panels, ships plans and view an Passes historic video of Thayer’s last commercial $50.00 Admits pass- voyage. Online holder and all passengers i n a private vehicle to national parks Tours are every second and fourth Monday with an entrance fee. Valid for one year through June, from 11am-2pm (4/12 and Research from date of purchase. 4/26; 5/10 and 5/24 and 6/14 and 6/28). There is no charge for this program. Over 19,000 catalog records of Park mu- For more information about the project, visit the Thayer Project pages at http://www. seum objects and archival collections can be nps.gov/safr/local/thayrest.html accessed on the National Park Service Web $10.00 Lifetime A map (in Acrobat format) is available Catalog (www.museum.nps.gov). Brief en- pass for U.S. online at http://www.nps.gov/safr/local/ tries provide the object name (or collection thayrest.html or you can call the Park Visi- citizens or perma- title), catalog number and a digital image tor Center at 415-447-5000 for nent residents 62 directions. (when available). The Park’s library collec- Free Lifetime pass years or older. tions can be searched as part of the NPS for U. S. citizens or NATIONAL PARK WEEK: APRIL 17-25 library catalog (www.library.nps.gov). permanent residents The Park has also uploaded a number of Staff, volunteers and park friends will bring that are permanently Coming Soon! Watch finding aids (guides to collections) to the this year’s Partners in Stewardship theme disabled. for the San Francisco alive with a full spectrum of special activi- Online Archive of California database Maritime NHP ties, including: music, tours of the Chinese (www.oac.cdlib.org/), which provides Annual Pass. Junk Grace Quan, a merchant seaman’s ac- access to finding aids posted by all count of his trip through the Panama Canal California repositories. and a chance to send a radiogram message using a WWII ship’s radio.

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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 entry Free for supervised children under 17. Free with National Parks Pass or Golden Pass (Age at 4:30pm (October 2-May 30), and 9:30am–5:30pm—last entry at 5pm (Memorial Day-October or Access). 1). 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. The Visitor Center, located at Reservations/Permits the corner of Hyde and Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30am-5:00pm (October 2-May 30), and Reservations for school groups and other educational groups must be made at least 9:30am-7:00pm (Memorial Day-October 1). The Maritime Library, located on the third floor two weeks prior to your visit. At least one month’s notice and application for Special Use of Bldg. E in Fort Mason Center (auto entrance at Buchanan Street and Marina Blvd), is Permits is required. Filming permits are arranged on an individual basis. open 1:00pm-8:00pm Tuesdays, 1:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday-Friday, and 10:00am-5:00pm Satur- Contact Information days. 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, Living History, and Classes HERCULES ENGINEERING TOUR current reference librarian, will recount his making, the grommet stitch, roping stitch ASIAN/PACIFIC Sundays, April 11, May 2 and June 6, adventures on this legendary passage be- and the herringbone stitch for repairing ISLANDER MONTH 3pm. Meet at the gangway on the Pier. tween the two oceans. tears. Fee includes: plans & instructions, 1 Vessel admission. yard #10 canvas, thread, beeswax, 2 needles, CHINESE CANNERY WORKERS Explore the major engineering spaces and HARRY BRIDGES seine twine for grommets and an inexpen- Sundays, May 9 and 30, 3pm. Meet aboard learn about steam piston technology and its Saturday, May 22, 6pm. In the Maritime Li- sive palm. Balclutha. Vessel admission. effects on the working environment brary, Building E, Fort Mason Center. On this walking tour of Balclutha, you of the marine steam engineer. Note: this tour Fee: $4 ($3 Library Friends and SFMNPA) KNOTS AND FANCY ROPEWORK will learn about the lives and cultural contri- includes climbing moderately steep ladders Reservations: 415-561-7040. June 26-27. 9am-4pm. Fee: $50. butions of Chinese laborers who sailed from and entering cramped spaces. Professor Robert Cherny of San Francisco This basic introduction to knots and fancy San Francisco to Alaska (in State University will talk about San Francis- ropework or marlinespike seamanship will less-than-luxurious conditions) for the great LIFE IN NELSON’S NAVY co’s famous labor leader and his role in the cover common and sewn whippings, the salmon runs. Sundays, April 25, May 30 and June 27, creation of the Longshoremen’s Union. three strand eye splice (and variations), 2pm. In the Visitor Center theater. No fee. three strand grommet, turks’ head, french Slide show about life in the British Royal hitching (and other hitching), square and MUSIC Navy at the time of Nelson, featuring period MODELMAKING round sennits (for a lanyard) and a star knot. food and clothing. The fee includes: instruction sheets, small CHANTEY SING MODELERS’ WORKSHOP Swedish fid, 1/4” and 1/2” manila line for Saturdays, April 3, May 1 and June 5, 8pm- April: Friday 2, Saturday 3; May: Friday 14, SHIP RADIO DEMONSTRATION practicing basic knots, grommets and splic- midnight. No fee. Aboard an historic vessel at Saturday 15, Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Saturdays, April 24, May 29, and June es, and seine twine in various sizes. Hyde Street Pier. Reservations required: call Monday, 30; June: Friday 11, Saturday 12, 26, 10am-12pm and 1-4pm. In the Maritime 415-556-6435 or email [email protected]. Friday 18, Saturday 19, Friday 25 and Satur- Museum. No fee. INTRODUCTION TO BRONZE CAST- Sing traditional working songs aboard a float- day 26, 9:30am-5pm. On the car deck of the Inside a replica WWII ship’s radio room, do- ING ing vessel. Bring a cushion and a mug for hot Eureka. Vessel admission. cents interpret the technology and explain June 26-27. 9am-5pm. Fee: $100. cider! John Kowalla hosts the Modelers the vital role ship’s radio operators played. Learn how to build your own melting Workshop on the car deck of the Eureka. They will also send a real radiogram message furnace, make patterns for hardware for MUSIC OF THE SEA FOR KIDS The public is invited to stop by and watch for you to anywhere in the United States! boat and home and cast them in bronze. Saturdays, April 17, May 15 and June 19, 2pm. the modelers in action. Construct a furnace suitable for melting Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel CHILDRENS’ MARITIME CRAFTS most non-ferrous alloys as well as basic admission. MODELERS’ CLUB Saturdays, April 24, May 22 and June 26, blacksmithing. Patterns for cleats, oarlocks, History comes alive for kids in this special Saturdays, April 17, May 15 and June 19, 1:30-4pm. Meet in the Visitor Center theater. port lights, and other boat hardware will be program, where the songs are geared for 9:30am. Meet in the Museum Building base- No fee. made and cast in bronze. The casting ses- younger ears and chosen especially for ment. No fee. Learn the arts and crafts of sailors at sea, sion will focus on split-patterns and cope fun. Ages 6 and up. For information call 530-295-0752 or and take home with you a sailor’s valentine & drag sand casting. Skill level: No experi- email [email protected] or a signal flag necklace! For kids of all ages. ence in working metals needed, moderate A SINGING TOUR OF BALCLUTHA For more details, see the “Fun and Educa- experience in woodworking helpful but not Sundays, April 18 and June 6, noon. Aboard tion for Younger Sailors” section on the back necessary. Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel admission. BOATBUILDING page. Walk the decks of this 1886 sailing ship to lo- AND SAILING cate places where shipboard songs were sung. VOLUNTEERS Optional: help turn a capstan and COSTUMED GRACE QUAN MAIDEN VOYAGE a bilge pump while singing along. Saturday, April 10, 11am. At Hyde Street Pier. HANDS NEEDED LIVING HISTORY No fee. Interested in woodwork, rigging, library This 40-foot wooden vessel celebrates the science or archives? Have we got the perfect PROGRAMS A DAY IN THE LIFE: 1901 men and boats of the San Francisco Bay challenge for you! Call the Volunteer Office Saturdays, April 10, May 8 and June 12, Chinese shrimping fleet, an integral (and at 415-556-1613 or visit www.nps.gov/safr/ SMALL CRAFT ON HYDE STREET PIER 10am-4pm. Aboard the historic vessels. Vessel under-remembered) chapter of Bay Area local/vip1.html and Sunday, April 18; Saturday, May 29; and history. Join us for music, tea, lion dancing, admission. join the crew! Saturday, June 26, 2pm. At the Small Boat shop At the officer’s command, watch the and a chance to see this community favorite on Hyde Street Pier. No fee. Living History crew aboard Balclutha go raise sail — and return to her heritage on Join a ranger for an interesting look at our aloft to set the topsail. They need help with San Francisco Bay. EDUCATION small craft collection, and learn about its other work around the ship, so look lively ALMA place in San Francisco Bay history. and lend a hand raising the staysail and turn- HALF-HULL MODEL MAKING ABOARD ing the capstan. Two Wednesdays and two Saturdays, April AGE OF SAIL - EXPLORERS THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE 14, 17, 21, 24. Wednesdays 6-9pm; Saturdays Weekdays thru May 31. Two programs daily: OF THE SCHOONER C.A. THAYER SAILORS’ DOGWATCH 10am-4pm. Fee: $125. start 8:30am-12:15pm and 12:30-2:15pm. Sundays, April 4, May 2 and June 6, 2pm. Saturdays, April 10, May 8 and June 12, 2pm. Carve a half-hull scale model. Choose from Aboard Alma at Hyde Street Pier. Fee: $35/ In the Visitor Center theater. No fee. Meet aboard Balclutha. Vessel admission. naval architectural drawings in the San Fran- child, $21/adult. Reservations required, Adapting to multiple careers, the C.A. Thayer The dogwatch was a shortened or “docked cisco Maritime N.H.P. collection or bring contact Patti Clark, 415-561-6662 x30 or has survived for more than a century. Learn watch,” when sailors could relax and sing the plan of your choice. The following hand [email protected] how the restoration of this 1895 West Coast songs, swap stories and play card games. See tools are helpful: incannal gouge, spoke- The Park’s 1891 Alma serves as a platform schooner will preserve not only the vessel this living history re-creation and join in on shave, block plane, awl. for early San Francisco and California his- itself, but also a variety of vanishing maritime some songs. tory. The state standards-based curriculum traditions. SMALL BOAT SAILING has students taking fixes, running the log LIGHTSTATIONS: Two Saturdays and two Tuesdays, May 1, 4, 8 and using latitude and longitude to fix their I.K. BRUNEL: THE MAN AND HIS SHIPS GUARDIANS OF THE COAST and 11. Saturdays 10am-4pm, Tuesdays 6pm- position. Students can take a trick at the Saturdays, April 24 and June 5, 2pm. In the dark. Fee: $150. Saturday, May 8, 2pm. Meet on the offshore helm and trim the sails. Suitable for Maritime Museum. No fee. end of Eureka. Vessel admission. Learn basic small boat sailing aboard the 4-8th grade school groups. A fascinating look at an engineering genius, The widow of a lightstation keeper recounts locally designed and built San Francisco and the three vessels he designed: Great West- the role of lightstations and how they Pelican. These 12 foot prams provide a nice ern, Great Britain and Great Eastern . helped save many ships. Hear her tales of introduction to sailing. Learn the basic WWII SUBMARINE the courageous builders and keepers of the theories of sailing, as well as the on-the-wa- EUREKA ENGINE ROOM TOUR Lighthouse Service. ter skills of tacking, jibing, and sailing on the USS PAMPANITO Sundays, April 11, May 23 and June 13, 2pm. different points of sail. After getting the feel Meet on Eureka’s gangway. Vessel admission. for sailing in the Spring class, join in the final Open daily. At Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. Tour Eureka’s engine room and get a close- IN THE LIBRARY two weeks of our Pelican Racing Series to Fee: adults, $7; 6-12, $3 under 6 free with up look at what makes a steam ferry run. hone your skills. adult; over 62, $5; active duty military, $4; A TRIP THROUGH family ticket $20. Information: 415-561-6662. BIRDS OF THE BAY THE PANAMA CANAL THE HAND SEWN DITTY BAG The Balao-class USS Pampanito (SS-38), Sundays, April 25, May 30 and June 13, Saturday, April 17, 6pm. In the Maritime June 5-6. 9am-4pm. Fee: $50. now a museum and memorial, made six 9:30am. Meet at Hyde Street Pier entrance. No Library, Building E, Fort Mason Center. Learn the basics of canvaswork. The meth- patrols in the Pacific during World War II. fee. Fee: $4 ($3 Library Friends and SFMNPA) ods used to construct the ditty bag are the Admission includes a self-guided audio tour. See shore, migratory, citified and resident Reservations: 415-561-7040. basic skills needed to sew a hand made sail. birds on this birdwalk. Bring binoculars, bird Bill Kooiman, former merchant seaman and Students will learn some canvas basics, books and dress warmly. practice the two seaming stitches, grommet

Maritime News 3 22 SFMNPA Member event 15 Music of the Sea for Kids 6 Singing Tour of the Balclutha Today In The Park Deepwater Steel Modelers’ Workshop 10 SFMNPA Member event 23 Alma at Pelaluma Festival Modelers’ Club aboard Eureka APRIL 24 I.K. Brunel: 22 Harry Bridges program 11 Modelers’ Workshop 2 Modelers’ Workshop The Man and His Ships Childrens’ Maritime Crafts 12 Sailors’ Dogwatch 3 Chantey Sing Childrens’ Maritime Crafts 23 Eureka Engine Room Tour A Day in the Life: 1901 Modelers’ Workshop Ship Radio Demonstration 24 Thayer tour at Alameda Point Modelers’ Workshop 4 Past, Present and Future 25 Birds of the Bay 28 Modelers’ Workshop 13 Eureka Engine Room Tour of the Schooner C. A. Thayer Life in Nelson’s Navy 29 Small Craft Collection tour Birds of the Bay 10 Grace Quan sail 26 Thayer tour at Alameda Point Alma in Master Mariners Race 14 Thayer tour at Alameda Point Sailors’ Dogwatch Modelers’ Workshop 18 Modelers’ Workshop A Day in the Life: 1901 MAY Ship Radio Demonstration 19 Music of the Sea for Kids 11 Eureka Engine Room Tour Asian American Heritage Month 30 Chinese Cannery Workers Modelers’ Workshop Hercules Engineering Tour 1 Small Boat Sailing begins Birds of the Bay Modelers’ Club 12 Thayer tour at Alameda Point Chantey Sing Life in Nelson’s Navy 25 Modelers’ Workshop 14 Half Hull Model Class begins 2 Past, Present and Future Modelers’ Workshop 26 Knots and Fancywork Class begins Alma at Jack London Square of the Schooner C. A. Thayer 31 Lost Boat Ceremony Bronze Casting class begins 17 National Park Week Hercules Engineering Tour Small Craft Collection tour (thru 4/25) 8 Sailors’ Dogwatch JUNE Childrens’ Maritime Crafts Panama Canal program A Day in the Life: 1901 5 Ditty Bag Class begins Alma at Master Mariners Boat Show Music of the Sea for Kids Lightstations: Guardians of the Coast Chantey Sing Modelers’ Workshop Alma at Berkeley Bay Festival 9 Chinese Cannery Workers I.K. Brunel: The Man and His Ships Ship Radio Demonstration Modelers’ Club 10 Thayer tour at Alameda Point 6 Past, Present and Future: C.A. Thayer 27 Life in Nelson’s Navy 18 Singing Tour of the Balclutha 14 Modelers’ Workshop Hercules Engineering Tour 28 Thayer tour at Alameda Point Small Craft Collection tour Fun and Education for Younger Sailors At the Park This is a special section of the Maritime Music of the Sea for Kids the Age of Sail. Find the Voyages curriculum News just for you. Listed below are some Saturdays, April 17, May 15 and June 19, at www.nps.gov/safr/local/education/educa- Association opportunities at the park to create 2pm. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. tion.htm ARTIST’S RECEPTION AND LECTURE: maritime crafts, to sing like a sailor and Vessel admission. STEVE PEREIRA, DEEPWATER STEEL to become a Junior Ranger! History comes alive in this special program JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM Thursday, April 22, 6-8pm. In the Visi- where the songs are geared for younger ears Explore the park’s historic ships up close tor Center. SFMNPA members only. Call KIDS’S MARITIME CRAFTS and chosen especially for fun. and earn your Junior Ranger badge! By com- 415.561.6662 x33 for information. Saturdays, April 24, May 22 and June 26, in pleting the activities listed on a special work- The Visitor Center’s opening exhibition, Visitor Center theater (Hyde sheet you will learn about “Deepwater Steel,” features the color- and Jefferson) 1:30-4:00pm. seafaring history and will drenched photographs of Steve Pereira, No fee. Activities include: become a steward of the whose work reflects the history of West national parks. (A steward Signal Flags Coast maritime trade. Meet the artist! is one who takes care of Before radio and satellite parks.) Worksheets are communication, when LOST BOAT CEREMONY available at the Visitor ship’s crews needed to Monday, May 31, 11am. USS Pampanito, Pier Center, Pier ticket booth send messages to land and 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. Open to the public. and Maritime Museum. to other ships, they hoisted Call 415.561.6662 x33 for information. Good luck and have lots signal flags up the masts. It World War II submarine veterans and their of fun! was a splendid display of families will participate in a Memorial Day color and design. You can tribute to World War II submariners on LOOK LIVELY make your own colorful “eternal patrol.” The remembrance will con- AND LEND A HAND necklace that spells your clude with the Lost Boat Ceremony, during Not sure what to do with name out of paper signal which the Pampanito’s bell is rung and wives the kids on a weekend flags. and widows of veterans drop 52 carnations morning? Head down into the Bay – one for each of the subma- Students learn the power of block-and-tackle on the Pier. Photo: NPS. to Hyde Street Pier! Just rines lost during World War II. Sailors’ Valentines CURRICULUM IS about every weekend we It was a lonely life at sea. Sailors were NOT JUST FOR TEACHERS MEMBER RECEPTION separated from their families and friends Are you interested in a painless way to teach need able- bodied hands to help raise the back home. Before there was Valentine’s your children about maritime history? Take staysail on the Balclutha. Greenhorns, land- Thursday, June 10, 6-8pm. Aboard Eureka Day, sailors created cards or presents to give a look at the new Voyages curriculum avail- lubbers, and even parents, are welcome! at Hyde Street Pier. SFMNPA members only. to their loved ones when they returned from able on the park website. Each of the six The staysail program is scheduled between Pre-registration requested: 415.561.6662 x33. their long voyages. Create gifts of your own lessons contains a “Seaside Story.” These 11:00am and 12:00pm. Call the visitor cen- Enjoy drinks and hors d’eouvres aboard the for your friends and relatives! historically accurate fictional stories will ter Saturday or Sunday morning (opens at Eureka. Mix it up with fellow members, sing capture the imaginations of your kids and 9:30am) for the exact time; 415/447-5000. chanteys and participate in MUSIC help them walk in the sea boots of kids from discussions led by small boat shop staff.

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