Lincoln Park is a park in San Francisco, California. It was dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln in 1909 and includes about 100 acres of the northwestern corner of the San Francisco Peninsula.
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Gorgeous place to catch a sunset, access to Sutro Baths and beach, really scenic walking trails with views if the Golden Gate.
The monument itself is subdued but sobering. The shrapnel riddled bridge wing of the USS San Francisco sits atop the bluffs, looking west out to sea. Built in the Bay's own Mare Island, she was among the US Navy's cruiser fleet that first took the fight to the Japanese in the early, uncertain days of WWII. There, in the company of her sister ships, she took on the Japanese navy at the naval battle of Guadalcanal, going toe to toe with the battleship Kirishima, among other foes, in the pitch black of night of the South Pacific. In the battle that ensued, the San Francisco would take 45 hits from Japanese naval gunfire, killing 77 of the crew, including Captain Cassin Young, and admiral Daniel Callaghan.
Neptune's Inferno, by James Hornfischer is a highly recommended read for deeper context and story of the battle. Knowing some of the story of the ship and the men that took her into harm's way makes the memorial that much more awe inspiring as a physical touchstone to the past that has forever shaped...
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Key details about the memorial:
Location: The memorial is situated at Lands End, a scenic coastal area in San Francisco.
Origin: The memorial is formed partially from the bridge of the USS San Francisco, showcasing the extensive battle damage it sustained during its service in the war.
USS San Francisco (CA-38): The USS San Francisco was a heavy cruiser of the United States Navy. It played a significant role in several naval battles during World War II, including the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Commemoration: The memorial features a plaque honoring the sailors and Marines who bravely served on the USS San Francisco and, in particular, those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Historical Significance: The inclusion of parts of the ship's bridge, complete with battle damage, offers a poignant and tangible reminder of the ship's wartime experiences and the sacrifices made by its crew.
Visiting: The memorial is open to the public, and visitors can explore this historical site while enjoying beautiful views of the...
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Today (on Memorial Day Sunday) my wifey’s father was honored here, he was a Marine on the USS San Francisco Ca 38 in the battle of Guadalcanal (he was a Gunner that day shooting 20 mm rounds at attacking Fighter planes) I total over 37,000 men’s lost their lives in this strategic battle also know as Iron bottom bay (because of pall the ships that sank there in battle) including an admiral. The memorial park is located at lands end just to the left of the parking lot where you can see a section of the ship that looks like Swiss cheese. As you walk just about 100 feet south of the memorial you can see The Golden gate perfectly and if you dare, you can envision the dilapidated USS San Francisco sailing back under it, on its way back home. Every year on memorial weekend (Sunday) they hold a service remembering all the men that died in the battle on the USS San Francisco. 100 Salors and 7 Marines that were also on the...
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