Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Propellers from Klamath

Propellers from <i>Klamath</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2018

1. Propellers from Klamath Marker

Inscription. The ferryboat Klamath was built in San Francisco in 1925 and often operated out of Hyde Street Pier. These steel propellers were taken off when she was converted to office space in 1964. Both propellers show signs of cavitation, which occurs when air bubbles, formed by the spinning prop, eat away the metal surface.

Erected by National Park Service, US Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 37° 48.455′ N, 122° 25.307′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fisherman's Wharf. It is on Jefferson Street west of Hyde Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The South End Rowing Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Wapama’s Engine (about 300 feet away); Steam Donkey Engine (about 300 feet away); Petaluma’s Sternwheel (about 300 feet away); Lewis Bay Ark (about 300 feet away); San Francisco Cable Car System (about 300 feet away); Barbary Coast Trail (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Other markers no longer nearby. Triple-Expansion Steam Engine (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); San Francisco Bay "Ark"

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(was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The marker and propellers are found at the end of Jefferson Street, and are a part of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Also see . . . Ferries of San Francisco Bay (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 14, 2018.)

Additional keywords. Propellers from Klamath

Propellers from <i>Klamath</i> and Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2018

2. Propellers from Klamath and Marker - Wide View

Closeup of propeller from <i>Klamath</i>, showing evidence of cavitation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2018

3. Closeup of propeller from Klamath, showing evidence of cavitation

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.