Wapama
A National Historic Landmark. The Register record carries no listing date for it.
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What it is
Wapama, also known as Tongass, was a vessel last located in Richmond, California. She was the last surviving example of some 225 wooden steam schooners that served the lumber trade and other coastal services along the Pacific Coast of the United States. She was managed by the National Park Service at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park until dismantled in August 2013.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Historic Ships Unit, National Maritime Museum, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA |
| County | San Francisco County |
| Reference number | 73000228 |
| Type of place | schooner |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Historic Ships Unit, National Maritime Museum, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA |
| Coordinates | 37.8097° N, 122.4222° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in San Francisco | 197 listed places in San Francisco → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park · under a mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels Only (Auxiliary Engine Ok) under a mile · Rob Hill Group Campground 3 miles · Kirby Cove Campground 4 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 3 records ↗
Map
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Guidebooks to historic places in California
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Can I visit Wapama?
Yes. Wapama is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Wapama?
Historic Ships Unit, National Maritime Museum, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. The nearest national park unit is San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, under a mile away.
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Wapama?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Wapama?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Wapama?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels Only (Auxiliary Engine Ok), under a mile away. Rob Hill Group Campground is 3 miles away, and Kirby Cove Campground is 4 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Wapama?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 73000228. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.