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The Official Newspaper of Maritime National Historical Park The Maritime News March, April, May 2012 New Visitor Center Exhibit: The Waterfront

Native American Vincent Medina (left) worked with park staff to accurately depict early Spanish contact, regalia, and other content. Botanists and geologists were consulted to improve the accuracy of the landscape, wildlife, and structures portrayed; above right, waterfront buildings of Gold Rush San Francisco: a prefabricated house imported from China, a forty-niner's tent made from ship sails, and an early adobe. A state of the art film takes visitors to the top of Telegraph hill By RichaRd eveRett, exhiBits cuRatoR where they can watch boats and ships sailing San Francisco Welcome Bay from the earliest times to the present. The audiovisual de- How would you like to explore the salty old waterfront of the In April, the Park celebrates Junior sign firm John Cavala Associates collaborated with park staff Ranger Day with a fun-filled salute town sailors used to call “Frisco”? You can! San Francisco to create the film, other sounds and stories. Extensive collabo- to future Park Rangers. Come for the Maritime National Historical Park has just created a new ration with representatives from the Native American, Chi- songs, activities and prizes—then join visitor experience that invites you to walk through time as you our corps of younger stewards and nese, and Italian communities helped ensure that the sounds help preserve America’s treasures. see, hear, and touch San Francisco’s historic working water- and content were as authentic as possible. front. This March, the Park spotlights wom- en’s history with a new program, We salute all the librarians, archivists, historians, photogra- “Mary Ellen Pleasant, San Francisco, As you begin your walk around the City’s edge, listen for the phers, designers, small boat builders, historic riggers, welders, and the Underground Railroad,” and voices of Yelamu natives as they ready their tule reed canoes electricians, interpreters, and exhibit specialists who helped a living history reenactment of a suf- fragette march! for a day of fishing at the Golden Gate. Stroll along Fisher- create “The Waterfront.” San Francisco Maritime National man’s Wharf piers in the 1920s, past trim Italian fishing boats Historical Park’s significance lies in its collections, and its The Park’s 1891 Alma begins another and fresh fish for sale. At the foot of Market Street, touch an season of three-hour sailing pro- mission is to preserve and educate our visitors about America’s grams in June. The dazzling views anchor or a huge timber from a real Gold Rush ship recently rich maritime heritage. We hope your experience here sparks and fresh salt air will give you a unearthed by archeologists. Or eavesdrop on sailors trading your interest in maritime history, and that you will return to whole new perspective on Bay Area yarns at a raucous Barbary Coast bar. Make your way south to journey with us again! waterfront history. the watery inlet of Channel Street. Not actually a street, today And inside this issue you’ll discover it’s called Mission Creek and it feeds McCovey’s Cove at the how the sheet-iron time ball now AT&T ballpark. Here, you'll find hay scows or lumber schoo- marks perpetual noon in the Park’s Visitor Center. ners, unloading fresh lumber from Puget Sound just over your head, while the clamor of steel shipyards waits for you further The time ball is part of an exciting new exhibit in the Visitor Center, south. located at the corner of Jefferson and Hyde Streets. Come take a one- “When the Port was the City of-a-kind walk through San Francisco maritime history. and the City was the Port.” And remember to save the date for – Captain Fred Klebingat the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association’s gala — Friday, April 27. Themed “Ports of Paradise,” this year’s event celebrates the legacy of Matson Navigation. This exhibit was a labor of love for park staff, who worked with Academy Studios to design a visitor experience that See you in the park! avoided the walls and cases of a typical museum. It would take a year of research and design plus three more years to com- Craig Kenkel Superintendent plete. Over 360 artifacts from the Park's collection are care- fully tucked into ship facades, store front windows, and even Visitors in the newly-opened exhibit. A replica of a Felucca fishing boat ship passengers’ luggage. is on the right. Photo by Judy Hitzeman

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Waterfront” Ball to Fall For Kids Visitor Information…2 Our outer space visitors Exhibit Opens Historic time ball on display once again Waiting for the Ball to Fall…2 planned on heading in the new exhibit in the Visitor Center. Come explore the salty old waterfront back to their home Events and Programs…3 of the town sailors used to call “Frisco.” planet but had to stay for the Comics for Kids…4 opening of the new exhibit! Park Map…4

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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park encompasses 34 acres, and has the most National Historic Landmarks of any unit in the National Park Service. In addition to the fleet of historic ships at Hyde Street Pier, the park includes the Aquatic Park Historic District (Maritime Museum, This is a fancy becket, or rope handle, attached beach, lawn area, and bocce ball courts), to a sea chest that is on display in the new Visitor a Visitor Center and a research library (in Center exhibit, “The Waterfront.” It was made Center). by Ali Maheu, a park employee. Ali grew up in Northern California, began volunteering at the park during high school, went to college, lives on Superintendent Photo, left: The time ball (in “The Waterfront” a sailboat, and now works at the park in the Facili- Craig Kenkel exhibit), a hollow sphere made of galvanized sheet ties and Ship’s division. iron and coated with a tar-like substance, is four Chief of Interpretation feet in diameter and weighs 150 pounds. Above, By ali maheu, deckhand the time ball in 1885 atop the German Castle, a John Cunnane (Acting) By diane coopeR, museum technician public observatory and restaurant that was on This is an excerpt. To read the entire article, Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. SAFR A11.272n please go to www.nps.safr/historyculture/stories/ Public Affairs Officer On December 31 Americans look to Times fancyknotwork.htm Lynn Cullivan Square in New York City where, on the to the top of the Ferry Building where it When I first started volunteering at the stroke of midnight, an elaborate ball falls, remained until 1907. Maritime News Editor park at about age 14, I had little more than proclaiming the death of the old year the most rudimentary knowledge of boats Christine Baird Late in April 1909, newspapers reported a and the birth of a new one. This tradition or the maritime industry, but quickly “newer, more glinty and faster falling ball of marking the moment when one year discovered a passion for traditional Mailing Address will announce the noon hour from the ends and another begins is rooted in the vessels, their history and maintenance, Fort Mason Center, Building E highest point [415 feet above sea level] on maritime tradition of dropping a time ball and marlinespike seamanship. I quickly San Francisco, CA 94123 the Fairmont Hotel [where] it is … visible to mark the noon hour. Captains aboard learned how to tie all the common knots, over a greater range than the one on the Fax Number vessels in the harbor watched for the time bends, hitches and lashings, do fiber and ferry tower and will be of more value … to 415-556-1624 ball’s drop to adjust their chronometers, wire splices and seizings, worm, parcel and the shipping in the port.” On June 30, 1937, precision marine clocks required for ac- serve, as well as traditional hand seaming, the time ball dropped for the last time as Park Information curate navigation. canvas work and sail repair with sailmak- technology rendered it obsolete. 415-447-5000 er’s palm and needle. With a background As early as 1833, the Greenwich Observa- Late in 1953 when the roof of the Fair- in these fundamentals, advancing into Contributors to Volume 36: tory in England began dropping the noon mont was refurbished, the time ball was fancy ropework was a natural progression Rejane Butler, Tim Campbell, Stephen time ball as a visual time signal for ships rediscovered and six months later it was for me. Canright, Diane Cooper, Lynn Cullivan, in the harbor. Major ports in the United donated to the Maritime Museum. John Cunnane, Richard Everett, Leslie States followed England’s lead and by After college, I came to work on the his- Graham, Amy Hosa, Craig Kenkel, and 1852, San Francisco’s first time ball was Today, nearly 50 years after its last drop, torical vessels here at San Francisco Mari- Ali Maheu. dropping from the top of the signal-pole the time ball once again has been hoisted time, and continually put my traditional located on Telegraph Hill, a spot visible aloft poised to mark the noon hour atop marlinespike seamanship skills to use. I The Maritime News March, April, May to vessels anchored throughout the San was recently asked to make fancy “beck- 2012 Volume No. 36. Telegraph Hill in the park’s new “The Wa- Francisco Bay. In 1898 the time ball moved terfront” exhibit in the Visitor Center. ets” or ropework handles for a sea chest in the Visitor Center exhibit. I have made bell ropes for Balclutha over the years, and tand on the deck of this 19th century numerous other small projects. More of- scow schooner and feel the waves, Junior Ranger Day ten, I do practical knotwork, rigging work, Sail on an breathe the salt air, and take in daz- leathering or canvas work. S Mark those calendars!! Saturday, April zling views while park rangers tell stories about waterfront history. 21, at Hyde Street Pier, will be our annual As a centuries-old art form, fancy knot- Historic action-packed, fun-filled, not-to-be missed ting is both beautiful, and on a sailor’s The first sail of the 2012 season will be in and completely FREE, Junior Ranger Day!! personal possessions would serve as a Schooner early June. Alma will sail most Saturdays From 10 am to 4 pm there will be events, sort of résumé. Imagine how handy Jack and Thursdays through the summer and songs, activities, and prizes. So come and Tar would look, coming aboard ship with fall. Call 415-447-5000 for specific dates. welcome the spring at this exciting festival a hand-sewn ditty bag and a sea chest Tickets prices are $40 for adults, $30 for for kids. Become a Junior Ranger and covered in fancy knotwork! Likewise, on a seniors, and $20 for children ages 6–15. explore, learn, protect, and have FUN. vessel, fancy knotwork such as bell ropes, Children age five and under ride for free. For more information call 415-447-5000. manropes and other decoration is some- All children must be accompanied by an thing akin to “boat jewelry.” adult. The vessel departs promptly from I am honored when asked to create a piece Hyde Street Pier at 12:30 pm and returns of fancywork that will be displayed for the at 4 pm. countless visitors attracted here each year. When visitors see my work, my hope is that For more information, please call 415- it inspires them to actively learn about and 447-5000. Go to www.nps.gov/safr/histo- use the marlinespike arts, so that these ryculture/alma.htm to learn about Alma's traditional hands-on skills become more history. commonplace, rather than overlooked and Scow schooner Alma. forgotten on history’s bookshelves.

...... 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 –Thurs- Programs in the Visitor Center, on Hyde Maritime NHP Annual Pass. Hyde Street Pier, located at Hyde and day, 1pm to 5pm. For other open hours call Street Pier, and in the library are accessible. Jefferson Streets, is open 9:30am to 5:00pm. 415-561-7030 and visit www.nps.gov/safr/ No-Fee Areas Accessibility to programs on the ships varies. Last pier entry at 4:30pm. historyculture/museum-collections.htm. 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 5:00pm. Pacific West Info Center: 415-447-0463 Permits USS Pampanito: 415-775-1943 Reservations Maritime Museum (in the Aquatic Park Special Use Permits require at least a one Park Website: www.nps.gov/safr Reservations for school groups and other Bathhouse Building), located on Beach month notice and application. Filming Association Website: www.maritime.org educational groups must be made at least Street at the foot of Polk Street. The building two weeks prior to your visit. Please call permits are arranged on an individual basis. Library Friends: www.maritimelibraryfriends.org Please call 415-561-7049. is open from 10am to 4pm daily. 415-292-6664.

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

ALONG THE WATERFRONT MARCH IS WOMEN’S Sundays, March 18, April 15, and May 20, IN THE LIBRARY HISTORY MONTH 1pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. These programs are held in the Maritime Join Volunteer Warren Riley for an illus- Library, Building E, Fort Mason Center. For ExHIBIT: WOMEN WHO CHANGED trated talk on changes to the San Fran- reservations call 415-561-7040 or melani_ MARITIME HISTORY cisco waterfront. Learn how historical [email protected]. Daily, throughout March. in the Visitor events, such as the discovery of gold in THE RESTORATION OF FREDA 1848, contributed to the transformation of Center, 9:30am to 5pm. Free. Tuesday, March 6, 6pm. Donation: $5 View a photo exhibition illustrating the the waterfront over more than 100 years. (general public); $4 (Library Friends and often overlooked impact women have had SFMNPA members). on maritime history. LIGHTHOUSES OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY Andrea Rey, Associate Director of the Sundays, March 18, April 15, and May 20, Spaulding Wooden Boat Center in Sau- suffRagette maRch and ladies salon 3:15pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. salito, will tell about the restoration of Saturday, March 10, noon and 3pm. in the Join Volunteer Warren Riley for a Freda, a 32 foot gaff sloop. Built in 1885, MAY IS ASIAN Ark houseboat and on Hyde Street Pier. Free. program on the role of lighthouses in she is the oldest active sailing yacht on the Turn back the clock to 1901 and experience the development of San Francisco. Learn West Coast, and is widely celebrated as the PACIFIC AMERICAN a costumed living history reenactment of about the history, equipment, and unique “Matriarch of San Francisco Bay.” HERITAGE MONTH a suffragette march. At 2pm, join a salon of people who ran the lighthouses. Victorian women as they discuss the issues MARITIME HISTORY ON THE CHINESE CANNERY WORKERS of the day. Come voice your opinion! J HERCuLES ENGINEERING TOUR SAN MATEO COAST Saturdays, May 5 and 12, 3:00pm. Meet on Sundays, March 4 and May 6, 3pm. Meet at Tuesday, April 10, 6pm. Donation: $5 Balclutha’s main deck at Hyde Street Pier. MARY ELLEN PLEASANT, SF, AND the gangway on the Pier. Vessel admission (general public); $4 (Library Friends and Vessel admission (under 16 free). THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (under 16 free). Tour includes climbing SFMNPA members). On this walking tour of Balclutha you Sunday, March 25 and Saturday, March 31, moderately steep ladders and entering Local historian and author David Hirzel will learn about the lives and cultural 3-3:30pm. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free. cramped spaces. will discuss maritime activities on the San contributions of Chinese laborers who Why would an African American woman Explore the major engineering spaces and Mateo County coast, from the earliest sailed from San Francisco to Alaska for the arrive by ship to the Gold Rush port of San learn about steam engine technology and Spanish explorers to shipwrecks, shore great salmon runs. J Francisco in 1849? We will trace Pleasant's its effects on the working environment of whaling, fishing, dog holes and lumber- life and accomplishments during and after the marine steam engineer. J ing—all the rich maritime heritage of this the Gold Rush. J slice of Northern California. EuREkA ENGINE ROOM TOUR MUSIC Sunday, April 8, 3pm. Meet on Eureka’s OLD zEB—THE LIFE AND LEGEND PROGRAMS gangway. Vessel admission (under 16 free). OF zEBULON TILTON Tour includes climbing moderately steep Tuesday, May 8, 6pm. Donation: $5 (general BIRDS OF THE BAY ladders and entering cramped spaces. public); $4 (Library Friends and SFMNPA Saturdays, March 10, April 21 and May 19, Take a special tour of the ferryboat members). CHANTEY SING 10-11:30am. Meet at the entrance to Hyde Eureka’s engine room and get a close-up Schoonerman zeb Tilton was married Saturdays, March 3, April 7, and May Street Pier. Free. look at what makes a steam ferry run. J twice, but the Alice S. Wentworth was the 5, 8pm-midnight. Free. Aboard a historic Meet at the entrance to Hyde Street Pier love of his life. Join chanteyman and story- vessel at Hyde Street Pier. Reservations are for this 90 minute walk. All levels are MARITIME MUSEUM teller Mordecai Ben Herschel as he relates required: call 415-561-7171 or email peter_ welcome with a brief orientation for new Open 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. Located at 900 the tale of Old zeb and the Alice in song [email protected]. bird watchers. We will view water, shore, Beach Street, at the foot of Polk Street. Free. and story. citified, and migratory birds on this easy The newly restored 1939 Works Progress Sing traditional working songs aboard a stroll. An orientation to spotting birds, Administration-era building’s lobby and historic floating vessel. Bring a mug for hot and to using guidebooks and binoculars is veranda are open to the public. View the cider served from the ship’s galley. included. Dress in layers with sun hat and the unique architecture, stunning murals, sunscreen. Bring your own guidebooks sculpture, and temporary exhibits. J MUSIC OF THE SEA FOR KIDS and binoculars if you have them. J Saturdays, March 17, April 21 and May 19, SMALL CRAFT COLLECTION TOUR 3pm. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Saturdays, March 17, April 14, and May 19, ANIMALS OF HYDE STREET PIER Vessel admission (under 16 free). 10:30am–12:00pm. Free. Call 415-292-6664, History comes alive for kids in this special March 14, 11am, March 16, 17, 18, 3pm; April or email [email protected], to make program, where the songs are geared for 12, 13, 27, 11am, April 14, 1pm, and May 11, a reservation and for directions to the ware- younger ears and chosen especially for 12, 13, 27, 11am. Meet at the end of Hyde house. Street Pier. Times vary due to tides. Free. fun. Ages 7 and up. J We’ll tour the collection of nearly 100 Come experience a whole different world historic boats, stored in a warehouse in you might not realize exists at Hyde Street Alameda, talking about history, design COSTUMED Pier. Be prepared for squishy, slimy, and and construction. Bring a bag lunch. squirty creatures. J LIVING HISTORY TOUR OF THE WW II Guess Who's Having a A DAY IN THE LIFE: 1901 CRAFTS FOR KIDS USS PAMPANiTO Saturdays, March 10, April 14, and May 12, Saturdays, March 31, April 28 and May 26, March 6 & 29, April 5 & 17, and May 3 & Birthday? Hint: It's big 11am-4pm. Aboard the historic vessels at Hyde 3pm. Meet at the entrance to Hyde Street 22, 2pm. Meet at the submarine located at and orange (not golden). Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). Pier. Free. Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf. Call 415-775- Reservations are required, please call Want to learn a little about life at sea and 1943 for ticket prices. The is turning 75 this 415-447-5000. try your hand at making a maritime craft? Join a park ranger for a tour of this Balao- year and the city is planning a very big birth- Step into the past as you board the historic Come on down to the pier and join us! J class submarine (SS-38). Now a museum day party. The Golden Gate Festival, May ships and meet the sailors and citizens of and memorial, the vessel made six patrols 26 and 27, 2012, will be a public celebration SF’s waterfront. In March, take part in HISTORIC WATERFRONT WALKING TOUR: in the Pacific during WWII. The tour will stretching from in Fisherman’s Wharf a suffragette march for women’s rights. FROM GOLD RUSH TO NATIONAL PARK emphasize stories about dramatic events and heading west to the Bridge, spanning In April, learn about maritime arts and Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30-11:30am. during those patrols. San Francisco Maritime, the Presidio, Marina crafts during “Make and Mend.” May’s Meet in the Argonaut Hotel lobby (495 Jeffer- Green, and many more venues. special event is a reenactment of President son St.), next to the Visitor Center. Free. MODEL MAKING WORKSHOP Free events will include exhibits, music, McKinley’s visit to San Francisco in 1901. J Stroll with a Park Ranger to discover Saturday mornings, on Eureka. Vessel dance, outdoor art installations, fireworks, the history of this vibrant area on this admission (under 16 free). and many ways to learn about the history of mile-long tour through the Aquatic Park Visit the Hyde Street Pier model-making the Golden Gate and the Bridge. Historic District, the Cannery, Hyde shipwrights workshop on Eureka. Talk with http://goldengatebridge75.org Street Pier, and "Fish Alley" at Fisherman’s members and see their works-in-progress. Come to Hyde Street Pier to celebrate the Wharf. J For information [email protected]. iconic Bridge. Tour the ferryboat Eureka and the collection of 1920s and 30s vintage ADVENTURES AT SEA: LIFE ABOARD automobiles. Two clubs will have their Friends of the San Francisco TH A 19 CENTURY SAILING SHIP autos from the 30s and 40s on display on Maritime Museum Library Daily, 2:15pm. Aboard Balclutha at Hyde the pier. Listen to lively period music from Join the Friends and help support the Street Pier. Vessel admission (under 16 free). that era. Join a ranger-led tour, Bridging J. Porter Shaw Library. Membership Join a guided tour of the historic ship the Gap Before the Bridge. Visit the brand includes reduced admission to Friends’ Balclutha. Discover the hardships and new exhibits on waterfront history in the events, free admission to the historic rewards of the sailors who fought for park's Visitor Center. Visiting the pier, Visitor ships, and discounts on books purchased survival during the treacherous Cape Horn Center, and Maritime Museum is free. And it at the library. For more information please passage. J J FUN FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM only costs $5 to board the historic ships. call 415-561-7040.

Maritime News 3 Today In The Park 17 Small Craft Collection Tour 14 Small Craft Collection Tour 6 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour Music of the Sea for Kids Costumed Living History On The Pier (every Sunday) For more information about these Animals of Hyde Street Pier Animals of Hyde Street Pier Hercules Engine Room Tour programs, please turn to page three. 18 Along The Waterfront 15 Along The Waterfront 8 Lecture in the Library Lighthouses of SF Bay Lighthouses of SF Bay 11 Animals of Hyde Street Pier MARCH Animals of Hyde Street Pier 17 USS Pampanito Tour 12 Costumed Living History On The Pier 21 Park Open House at Upper Fort Mason 21 Birds Of The Bay Animals of Hyde Street Pier 1 Women's History Month Exhibit 25 Mary Ellen Pleasant Junior Ranger Day Chinese Cannery Workers Opens in Visitor Center 29 USS Pampanito Tour Music of the Sea for Kids 13 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) 31 Crafts For Kids 21-29 National Park Week is fee free 19 Small Craft Collection Tour 3 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour Mary Ellen Pleasant 27 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Birds Of The Bay (every Saturday) Association's Gala Music of the Sea for Kids Chantey Sing APRIL 28 Crafts For Kids 20 Along The Waterfront Hyde Street Pier Model Shop Open Lighthouses of SF Bay (every Saturday) 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) MAY 22 USS Pampanito Tour 4 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 26-27 Golden Gate Bridge 75th Celebration (every Sunday) (every Sunday) 1 Guided Tour of Balclutha (daily) Crafts For Kids Hercules Engine Room Tour 5 USS Pampanito Tour 3 USS Pampanito Tour 27 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 6 USS Pampanito Tour 7 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour 5 Historic Waterfront Walking Tour Bridging the Gap Before the Bridge Lecture in the Library (every Saturday) (every Saturday) 10 Birds Of The Bay Chantey Sing Chinese Cannery Workers Costumed Living History On The Pier 8 Eureka Engine Room Tour Hyde Street Pier Model Shop Open Park Website: 14 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 10 Lecture in the Library (every Saturday) www.nps.gov/safr 16 Animals of Hyde Street Pier 12,13 Animals of Hyde Street Pier Chantey Sing

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