National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkVolunteers learning the art of going aloft on the sailing ship Balclutha.
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Photos & Multimedia
 
Volunteers and park shipwright standing behind a table displaying knots and items made from canvas.
NPS
During special park events employees and volunteers show visitors how to tie knots used on board ships and techniques for making sails and work bags from canvas.
Introduction page to the Park Virtual Tour.
Park Virtual Tour
View 360 degree views of the park and historic vessels
more...
The Grace Quan during sea trials in 2004.  

Did You Know?
The Grace Quan is a replica of the type of fishing vessel used throughout the Bay Area by Chinese shrimp fishing companies between 1860 and 1910. She was built by San Francisco Maritime and California State park staff and volunteers in 2003.
more...

Last Updated: September 28, 2006 at 12:30 EST