I brought a troop of Girl Scouts to the monthly sea chantey singalong, ages 10-12. We had 15 girls with us; 12 never came back, but 3 never left. The three girls and I became volunteers. I worked as both a volunteer and a contractor for 15 years, leading pier walks, doing hands-on work on the ships, working in the Maritime Library and assisting with events. My daughter became a Sea Scout, and I improved my sailing skills on boats made in the Small Boat Shop. I love those ships! Chanteyranger Peter Kasin, now retired, changed both our lives by encouraging us to sing. My social life has become largely song circles, I still attend most of the chantey sings, and my daughter sings at open mikes around the Bay Area. Thanks, Peter!
Sincerely,
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site celebrates the history of America’s relationship with the sea. The site is comprised of three main sections: the Maritime Museum, the visitor center/museum and Hyde Street Pier.
State(s): California
Established: 1988
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