C.A. Thayer, Historic schooner at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, US
The C.A. Thayer is a wooden sailing schooner now displayed at Hyde Street Pier as part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The vessel features three masts and the construction style typical of trading ships built on the Pacific Coast during the late 1800s.
Built in 1895, the schooner initially transported lumber along the West Coast before being converted for fishing operations in Alaskan waters. This shift reflected changing economic demands in maritime industries during the early 1900s.
The vessel reflects how maritime work shaped communities along the Pacific Coast, with people depending on fishing and lumber trade for their survival. Walking through the ship reveals the tight living quarters where crew members worked and rested during long voyages.
The schooner is easily reached on foot from San Francisco's waterfront and open for self-guided exploration during park hours. Staff members are available to answer questions and provide context about different areas of the vessel.
The vessel was among the last wooden trading schooners and survived when most similar ships were scrapped for materials. Its preservation allows visitors to see how shipbuilders of that era hand-crafted and assembled wooden hulls and rigging.
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