San Francisco, California · History
SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Restored World War II Liberty ship museum at Pier 45.
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- History
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- History, Ships, Military History
- Address
- Pier 35, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
- Website
- Official website
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A rare chance to step aboard a surviving Liberty ship at the Wharf.
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- Combine with Musee Mecanique on Pier 45.
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien is a preserved World War II Liberty ship berthed at Pier 45. The ship gives the Wharf a substantial maritime-history stop with decks, machinery, and wartime context in a compact waterfront footprint.
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Restored World War II Liberty ship museum at Pier 45.
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- Category
- History
- Best for
- History, Ships, Military History
- Address
- Pier 35, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
- Website
- Official website
- Wikipedia
- Wikipedia
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What is the SS Jeremiah O'Brien known for?
It is the last unaltered, fully operational WWII Liberty ship in existence and the sole survivor of the 6,000-ship armada that stormed Normandy on D-Day in 1944.
How much does it cost to visit?
General admission is $20. Discounted rates are available for seniors (62+) at $15, juniors (5-12) at $10, and students or veterans at $15 and $10 respectively; children ages 4 and under are free.
What are the hours?
The ship is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
What can I see and do there?
Visitors can take historic tours of virtually the entire ship, from the engine room to the flying bridge. On Steaming Weekends, the 2,500-horsepower steam engine is operated for the public, and the ship also offers Memorial Cruises and Fleet Week voyages.
Where is it located?
The ship is located in San Francisco at Pier 45 (at the foot of Taylor Street) and Pier 35 (near the intersection of Kearny St, North Point St, and The Embarcadero).
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History of the SS Jeremiah O'Brien — D-Day Liberty Ship San ...
Launched on June 19, 1943, from the New England Shipbuilding Corporation in South Portland, Maine
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How You Can Help - SS Jeremiah O Brien
Explore maritime history, ship-inspired apparel, and exclusive memorabilia in our store.
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Memorial Cruise - May - SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Step aboard the historic SS Jeremiah O’Brien for an unforgettable voyage during our annual Seaman’s Memorial Cruise, scheduled for May 2025.
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien (U.S. National Park Service)
Launched on June 19, 1943 from South Portland, Maine, where the ship was built at the West Yard of the New England Shipbuilding Corporation
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien — San Francisco Historic Ship & WWII Liberty ...
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is the last unaltered Liberty Ship in existence.
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