America's Tallest Ship Returns to SF for 1st Time Since 2008, Docking at Pier 17 for Weekend

America's tallest ship returns to SF for 1st time since 2008, docking at Pier 17 for weekend

KGO By Luz Pena Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — If you go by Pier 17 in San Francisco this weekend, you may see a unique sight. Known as America’s tallest ship, the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle is docked in San Francisco for the first time since 2008. “At

‘America’s Tallest Ship’ returns to SF Bay for first time since 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A three-masted Coast Guard vessel known as "America's Tallest Ship" returned to San Francisco Bay Wednesday for the first time since 2008. At 295 feet in length, the United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle is the largest American tall ship and also the only active rigger in U.S. government service. The huge three-masted Eagle boasts more than 22,300 square feet of sail and six miles of rigging. The cutter was constructed i…

'America's Tall Ship' to sail by the Golden Gate Bridge

The largest tall ship in U. S. government service, the U. S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, was floating under the Golden Gate Bridge on Wednesday, when KTVU will be along for the ride.

'America's Tall Ship', the U.S. Coast Guard's Eagle, to offer free tours in San Francisco - Local News Matters

The largest tall ship in U. S. government service, the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, will make a rare appearance in San Francisco when it docks at Pier 17 on Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.   While its billowing sails make it look akin to a pirate ship, the Eagle is anything but. The ship serves as a classroom at sea for recruits in the Coast Guard Academy.  According to the Coast Guard, the Eagle is 295 feet in length with 22,300 square f…