The USS Wisconsin was an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. [from wikipedia]

A Pilot Boat transfers a pilot to a ship and guides it into and out of San Francisco Bay.

The Flying Cloud was a clipper ship that set the world's sailing record for the fastest passage between New York and San Francisco, 89 days 8 hours. The ship held this record for over 100 years, from 1854 to 1989. [from wikipedia]

A fishing boat named, "Salty Lady," that plied the waters of the bay in 1849.

One of the many fishing boats of 1980 that would depart the Bay each morning and return in the evening.

One of the many Tugboats that worked the ships of San Francisco Bay.

One of the US Coast Guard Ships that protected San Francisco Bay and the ships and boats upon it.

One of the smaller Cargo Ships that took containers into and out of San Francisco Bay back in 1985.

An old motor-sailer cargo ship from 1880. Called the "Willamette," it worked on San Francisco Bay.

The Ferry Boat "Amador" 1877 was one of many ferris that hauled people across San Francisco Bay.

One of the modern (2001) Ferry Boats that haul passengers across San Francisco Bay.

Small sloops out for a day of recreational sailing on San Francisco Bay.

A 1904 sail boat anchored in the Bay. A long boat with crew was rowed into shore.

One of the Tule Canoes of the Ohlone Indians who used to paddle the waters of San Francisco Bay back in 1597.

A kayak as they appeared back in 1997.