Overview

• The ship arrived at Pier 17 on June 25, marking its first docking in San Francisco since 2008.
• Free public tours are scheduled for June 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., allowing visitors to explore America’s tallest vessel at no cost.
• Built in Germany in 1936 and acquired as a war reparation after World War II, the Eagle remains the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service.
• More than 150 cadets are aboard for summer training, using the vessel as a floating classroom for navigation and seamanship.
• The ship serves as a goodwill ambassador on international visits, showcasing American maritime heritage overseas.