ENTRANCE OF THE SAN CARLOS INTO SAN FRANCISCO BAY

Historical Landmark

Description:
On August 5, 1775, the Spanish packet San Carlos, under the command of Lieutenant Juan Manuel de Ayala, became the first ship to enter San Francisco Bay. His crew spent a month and a half surveying the bay from its southernmost reaches to the northern end of present-day Suisun Bay. The San Carlos departed September 18, 1775.

Registration Date: 2/19/1936

Location:
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco

Directions:
Aquatic Park, NW corner of Beach and Larkin Sts, San Francisco

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