
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is the last unaltered Liberty Ship in existence.
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The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is one of the last ships that participated in the Normandy D-Day landings that still sails under her own power!
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien at Pier 45 stands as a testament to the unwavering spirit and patriotism of our nation's heroes. Visiting this remarkable piece of history evokes a profound sense... read more of gratitude and admiration for the sacrifices made by brave men and women who fought for our freedom. As I explored the decks of the ship, I couldn't help but feel a deep connection to the patriots who risked their lives to protect our cherished way of life. The ship's preserved condition and immersive exhibits transported me back to a pivotal time in our nation's history, allowing me to appreciate the valor and dedication of those who served. I was moved by the importance of preserving this symbol of patriotism and history. I urge the local government to continue supporting and maintaining the SS Jeremiah O'Brien as a lasting tribute to the sacrifices made by these heroes. It is not only about political ideology but also a solemn obligation to honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The SS Jeremiah O'Brien serves as a reminder that patriotism transcends political differences, uniting us as a nation. It stands as a tangible representation of the courage and commitment of our forefathers, reminding us of the values and principles that we hold dear. I eagerly look forward to visiting SS Jeremiah O'Brien again if the opportunity arises, to pay my respects to the patriots who fought for our liberty and to honor their enduring legacy.
This is one of the coolest museums I have ever been to. You get to walk all over the ship inside and out. You even get to love the 3”... read more gun in the back around. Lots of cool history and well worth the money spent.
An awesome piece of history! The volunteers were more than happy to talk about their work and all care immensely about what they are doing. Lots of history to keep... read more adults interested, but there is also plenty of cool things to look at for kids as well. One of the most expansive ship museums where very little was off limits. It's not everyday you get to actually aim a deck gun.
For Fleet Week, we got our cruise tickets off Eventbrite $175. This was such a fun experience. The crew and volunteers were friendly and made the ride memorable. I loved... read more the live band and the announcer pointing out the details of the ride and where we were on the bay. There were about 900 people on the boat. It departed at 10am and returned back at 5pm. Upon boarding, there were coffee, donuts, hot chocolate and tea. The lunch service started at around 11am with hot dogs and tacos. The beer and wine ran out at around 2pm. The line for the tacos went almost the length of ship at one point. Good job everyone on SS Jeremiah O'Brien.
You can see the golden bridge and Alcatraz. If a good sunny day you can take pictures. Love the dorms and history of the ship.
Compared to the Pampanito (submarine) next door, the ticket price here definitely was worth the length of the tour. However, the entire heritage site was really badly managed. It was... read more peak tourist time when renovation and painting would continue on, the kitchen was actually making hot dogs for some private events, and the ship lacked a lot of explanation boards that describe what you are seeing. Essentially, you walk onto a historical boat without any explanation or history and somehow need to make sense of it all, all while your illusion broken by people "fixing" and renovating the boat. There are definitely jewels of the tour. The engine room is unique, there's a great WW2 museum in the lower level, etc. However, the entire presentation looked liked a junkyard. Visitors simply cannot get in the illusion that they were roaming around a WW2 ship. Also it would've been amazing to know exactly what role this particular ship played in D-Day at Normandy. Somehow all the presentation coming together felt badly managed and presented. A lost opportunity I would say. Won't probably return even with tourists visiting from out of town.
Cargo ship, steam powered from WWII. What not to love? The guys who you buy the tickets from were super cool and chill and knew history so well... read more if these ships.
A great piece of History. This is my fifth or 6th World War II vessel that I've been on and it did not disappoint. We got extra Lucky in the... read more weekend we were in town they were going to be taking it out on the Harbor so we got to go down in the engine room while it was running and see all the working moving parts. Definitely worth the stop.
Not one singular thing won the Second World War. All efforts contributed to the destruction and dismantling of hateful and fascist regimes. To be in the presence of one of... read more those mechanical efforts is awe-inspiring. Yeah, a Liberty ship may not be 'sexy' or necessarily eye-appealing, but these ships were the foundation of multiple successful military campaigns. This ship is the s**t.
Visit the Museum at:
SS Jeremiah O’Brien
Pier 35, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
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National Liberty Ship Memorial
45 Pier, Suite 4A
San Francisco, CA 94133