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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkVolunteers learning the art of going aloft on the sailing ship Balclutha.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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Visitors raising the staysail on Balclutha.
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Visitors singing a sea chantey as they raise the staysail on Balclutha.
 

A variety of park ranger-led programs and demonstrations are offered. Programs change daily. Guided tours of the historic ships Balclutha, Eureka and Hercules are available. Sail raising demonstrations are offered on the weekends. It is best to call the visitor center on the day of your visit to find out what programs are scheduled. The Visitor Center is open everyday from 9:30am to 5:00pm, 415-447-5000.
A woman takes a sight using a sextant.
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The stern of the THAYER showing two rectangular-shaped openings.  

Did You Know?
Loading ports are small, watertight doors in a ship's hull that lead directly into the hold. Lumber could be more easily loaded into the hold through these ports rather than through the smaller hatches on the deck. These ports had to be caulked shut before the ship put to sea.
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