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SS Jeremiah O'Brien

An emergency shipbuilding program during World War II resulted in more than 2,700 "liberty ships"; cargo ships that were designed to carry over 9,000 tons of cargo with a full load of fuel. More than 200 liberty ships were sunk by enemy torpedoes or bombs or in storms at sea; many others suffered varying amounts of damage. The USS Jeremiah O'Brien, built in 1943, is one of two surviving liberty ships preserved in the United States, and the only one that is unaltered.

During WW II Jeremiah O'Brien carried ammunition, grain, and other dry cargo from the United States to Great Britain, and took part in the D-Day invasion of France in June 1944 with troops from Patton's Fifth Division. Put in "mothballs" after the war, she was transferred to the National Liberty Ship Memorial in 1978, and moved (under her own steam) to her present location at the National Maritime Museum in May 1980. SS Jeremiah O'Brien is in excellent condition and retains her World War II integrity.

She is open to the public for self-guided or group tours, and makes annual memorial cruises in May and October. The O'Brien fires up her triple-expansion steam engine dockside on "steaming weekends" (check the schedule for dates), giving you a chance to see the engine and galley stove in operation, as well as observing regular maintenance on deck.

Location
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is berthed at Pier 45 at Fisherman's Wharf. Taking public transportation to Fisherman's Wharf is strongly encouraged.

Hours of operation
Jeremiah O'Brien is open to the public 359 days a year, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and when she is cruising.)

Admission

Adults	$6
Seniors	$5
Military in uniform	Free
Children (6-13)	$3.00
Children (5 and under)	Free

Contact information
For information about cruises, programs, and special events, call (415) 544-0100.

Special considerations

• Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Reservations should be made three weeks in advance. Tours are approximately 90 mintues.
• The ship's store is located on board the vessel and is open each day, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (10 a.m.–4 p.m. on weekends).

Additional information
Visit the SS Jeremiah O'Brien Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.