Northern Waterfront in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

A Fisherman's Tale

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 15, 2023

1. A Fisherman's Tale Marker

Inscription. Until the 1900’s, San Francisco’s fishing fleet was sail-powered, and fisherman guided each other through the fog by singing opera. Today, their great-great grandsons use high=speed diesel-powered boats with two-way radios and sonar fish finders. But one thing hasn’t changed – the excitement of a fresh catch.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 37° 48.545′ N, 122° 24.61′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Northern Waterfront. It can be reached from the intersection of The Embarcadero and Beach Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is to the right of the front doors of the Fog Harbor Fish House on the upper level. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pier 39, San Francisco CA 94133, 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 History of Sourdough Bread (a few steps from this marker); The Eagle Cafe Moves Up to Pier 39. (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Legal Hassles. (within shouting distance of this marker); A Rare Moment of Cooperation (within shouting distance of this marker); San Francisco's Most Popular Postcard. (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kids for Hire. (about 500 feet away); Deep Pockets - But Not Deep Enough. (about 500 feet away); The $25 Reward That Cost $2,416,825. (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 15, 2023

2. A Fisherman's Tale Marker

Center frame.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.