Eureka Ferry Boat @ Hyde Street Pier
All photos taken by me @ Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco.
While my friend Joyce was in town last week, it was fun going around playing tourist. I love Hyde Street Pier which is located adjacent to Aquatic Park and has many a boat/ship docked there including the Eureka ferry boat. This boat is permanently docked at the pier and serves as a historical museum along the bay. Throughout the year there are scheduled free days at Hyde Street Pier where you can hop on board and visit the boats. I didn't know when in that area last week that it was a free day so I took advantage of the short time I had and visited the Eureka again. You can find out more about the history etc... of this ship by visiting http://www.nps.gov/safr/historyculture/eureka-history.htm
I went a little crazy with photos, as usual, so enjoy the Eureka montage below.
Eureka Ferry signage information
Vintage autos
Vintage trucks
Vintage Ghirardelli chocolate truck
Onboard anchors
Anchor
Front wheel exhibit
Engineer's platform
Engine room
Comments
Rainfield, yep! However in the 1800's there were no bridges and roads so people needed to get themselves and cars from one place to another. The old cars on the ferry are really cool to see.
Ann, I do too. I've been there many times before but could not resist another free look.
Brittan, thank you, it was fun.
Doan, I do too. One of my favorite spots is the star ferry ride on Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. I love it.
betchai, Definitely, there will be so much to see here you'll need to stay at least a month :D Carmen and I can wine and dine you.
I remember as a kid taking the ferry, a nostalgic trip for my parents who had each lived in the city as children. For me, growing up in LA, it was just something new.