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WAPAMA

WAPAMA is a historic place in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 2015, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000228.

San Francisco, San Francisco County, CaliforniaListed February 27, 2015NRIS #73000228★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is WAPAMA?

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.

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The record

Listing details

Name
WAPAMA
City
San Francisco
County
San Francisco County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
February 27, 2015
NRIS reference number
73000228
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.80968, -122.42216
When was WAPAMA listed on the National Register?

WAPAMA was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 2015.

Where is WAPAMA located?

WAPAMA is located in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California at approximately 37.80968, -122.42216. See the map above.

Is WAPAMA a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. WAPAMA is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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