Stern of the Niantic
The only visible piece of San Francisco's most famous shipwreck.

šŸ“œ The stern of the Niantic is the only visible piece of San Francisco's famous shipwreck, preserved at the Maritime Museum.
šŸ” Originally a whaling vessel, the Niantic brought fortune seekers during the Gold Rush, was abandoned, converted into a store and hotel, and later buried.

Why Go

šŸš¢ See a tangible piece of Gold Rush history
šŸ“œ Learn about San Francisco's maritime past
šŸ›ļø Visit the San Francisco Maritime Museum

Why Avoid

āš ļø Locating the museum can be tricky due to multiple SF Maritime Museum locations
šŸ…æļø Parking is difficult and expensive in the area

Tips

šŸ“ The relics are in the Art Deco building at the foot of Polk and Beach Street
šŸš— Expect to park some distance away, especially on weekends and holidays

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