San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park

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Some of the ships can be toured and there are a number of interesting programs on offer. The rangers offer interpretive programs for adults and children that include walking tours of the waterfront or bird watching for children.

Some of the ships here have interesting histories and unique stories.

"Eureka": a paddle-driven ferry which was in operation from 1890 to 1957. It carried passengers between Marin County and Oakland. In its day it was the largest passenger ferry in the world.

"C. A. Thayer": a sailing schooner built in 1895. First used in the timber trade it then carried salted salmon and finally, up until 1950, was used for cod-fishing in the Bering Sea.