Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Return of the C.A. Thayer
Erected by U.S. Department of the Interior. National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 48.542′ N, 122° 25.28′ W. Marker was in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It was in Fisherman's Wharf. Marker could be reached from Hyde Street near Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2950 Hyde Street, San Francisco CA 94109, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Highway 101 (a few steps from this marker); Hyde Street Pier Was Part of Highway 101 (a few steps from this marker); Schooner C.A. Thayer (within shouting distance of this marker); Why Here? (within shouting distance of this marker); Paddle Tug Eppleton Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Port in Action (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanitation at Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Ship Balclutha (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
More about this marker. This is obviously an out of date marker and should have been removed, as the C.A. Thayer is back at her berth.
Additional commentary.
1. Marker Removed
The marker has been removed, but the ship is still there for now. Park staff said they are preparing for the pier to be demolished and rebuilt in the next one to two years.
— Submitted October 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Additional keywords. The Return of the C.A. Thayer
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on October 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.