Frederick Griffing's
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | Frederick Griffing's | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | sailing ship | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United States | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Sea / ocean | San Francisco Bay | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | United States | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 2 km from land |
| Position | 37.8030, -122.4021 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
Frederick Griffing's ship refers to the remains of a sailing vessel buried beneath the current Levi's Plaza in San Francisco, where Frederick Griffing's wharf previously existed. When the plaza was constructed in 1978, the archaeological site was discovered. The ship is believed to be either the Palmyra or the William Grey.
Location
- Recorded position: 37.8030, -122.4021 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: San Francisco Bay
- Nearest coast: United States
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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