World Harbors from The Maritime Heritage Project in San Francisco.

The Maritime Heritage Project - 16 Years

Sailing into Port

Along the San Francisco Waterfront in the 1800s.
Along San Francisco's Waterfront

The Maritime Heritage Project is in honor of Captain James H. Blethen, a sea captain based in San Francisco during the mid-1800s. Captain Blethen brought thousands of gold seekers and opportunists to California from San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. During the Civil War, Captain Blethen was appointed command of the Transport & Dispatch steamer Peerless and ordered to Fortress Monroe in Virginia. Later in the war, while in command of the SS Daniel Webster, he saw the Congress frigate blown up by the Confederate Merrimac. Captain Blethen also opened the Pacific Mail Line routes between Hawaii and Australia/New Zealand in the 1870s.

Sea captains possess an enduring commitment to protect shorelines and move merchandise, livestock, and people around the world under unpredictable and often dangerous conditions in vessels of all sizes. Site development started with passenger lists of immigrants sailing into San Francisco during the 1800s and is expanding to include world seaport news from the 1800s.

Quality historical images from around the world are being added to the site. Not only do they illustrate the news, many are available for purchase by clicking on links. We hope you find the images of value. New stories are added frequently.

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China Tea Clippers
George Frederick Campbell
The history of the China tea clippers is examined in this book, especially their struggle in the 19th century for economic survival in the face of the steamships. It also details the advances made in design, hull construction, rigging, sail plans and deck arrangements.


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Index ~ Date Entered: 1988-2013 ~ Sources: Illustrations: Publications, Vintage Prints, Historical Art Prints.

Text as noted and research centers including: National Archives, San Bruno; Public Library History Collection and Maritime Library, San Francisco, California