Ferryboat Santa Rosa, Historic ferry ship at Pier 3, San Francisco, United States.
The Ferryboat Santa Rosa is a steel vessel with diesel-electric propulsion, built in 1927 and featuring twin decks for passenger capacity. The ship was constructed to carry commuters reliably across San Francisco Bay for extended periods of service.
The vessel was built in 1927 for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad and operated between San Francisco and Sausalito until 1939. The opening of the Bay Bridge that year eliminated the need for ferry service across the water.
The ferryboat represents an era when regular water service was essential to daily life in the San Francisco Bay area. It reflects how people once relied on vessels like this to cross the bay for work and travel.
The vessel is located at Pier 3 in the waterfront area and currently serves as office space. Access to the interior requires prior arrangement, so visitors should contact ahead before attempting to board.
During World War II, the ship underwent a significant conversion that changed its design from double-ended to single-ended configuration. This wartime modification allowed the vessel to operate more efficiently under the new conditions of the era.
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