Episode 2 of 2
Arrival in San Francisco
- When
- 28 February 1849
- Where
- San Francisco Bay
The SS California arrived in San Francisco Bay on 28 February 1849, completing a four-month, 21-day voyage via Cape Horn.
After rounding Cape Horn, the SS California arrived in San Francisco Bay on 28 February 1849. This arrival marked the beginning of regular steamship service from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States.
Sources
- Steamship Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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