San Francisco Fleet Week, the 2011 edition, is coming up soon and the Bay Area is abuzz with excitement and preparations for the arrival of the ships, the Sailors, the Marines, the Guardsmen, as well as Sailors from the Canadian Navy.
The ships will berth at various piers in The Embarcadero, and the Sailors, Marines, and Guardsmen will fan out across San Francisco to enjoy a week of shore leave to get some well deserved time off after long deployments.
San Francisco Fleet Week Parade of Ships
San Francisco Fleet week is also a Bay Area celebration of the men and women who defend America with parades, air shows, concerts and band performances, as well as a chance for the public to learn more about how our Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard works to defend us through ship tours, demonstrations, outreach and educational programs.
San Francisco Fleet Week 2011 Dates
October 6 to October 11, 2011
Ships and Ship Tours
Various ships from the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and the Canadian Navy will take part in the San Francisco Fleet Week Parade of Ships, and dock in San Francisco and many will be open to the public for ship tours.
In this guide you will find a listing of all of the ships that will be here, as well as ship tour schedules, and directions to where the ships are berthed.
US Navy
- USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) – Aircraft Carrier – At anchor, no visitation or tours.
- USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) – Amphibious Assault Ship – Pier 30-32.
- USS Antietam (CG 54) – Guided Missile Cruiser – Pier 27.
- USS Milius (DDG 69) – Guided Missile Destroyer – Pier 27.
- USS Chief (MCM 14) – Mine Counter Measures Ship – Pier 27.
- USNS Guadalupe (T-AO-200) – Underway Replenishment Oiler – No visitation or tours.
US Coast Guard
- USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) – Maritime Security Cutter – Pier 35.
- USCGC Alert (WMEC 630) – Medium Endurance Cutter – Pier 35.
Canadian Navy
- HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) – Frigate – Pier 35
- HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709) – Coastal Defense Vessel – Pier 80. No visitation or tours.
- HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702) – Coastal Defense Vessel – Pier 80. No visitation or tours.
- HMCS Brandon (MM 710) – Coastal Defense Vessel – Pier 80. No visitation or tours.
Other
- SS Jeremiah O’Brien. Liberty Ship. Pier 45.
Ship Tours
Not all ships will be open for visitation and ship tours, so be sure to check each ships tour schedule to find out when you can visit.
Also, please make sure that you are aware of the rules, which can be found here: Ship Tour Rules
Ship Tour Schedule
Saturday
8:00am – 4:00pm – USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) – Pier 30-32.
Sunday
8:00am – 4:00pm – USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) – Pier 30-32.
8:00am – 4:00pm – USS Milius (DDG 69), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Chief (MCM 14) – Pier 27.
8:00am – 4:00pm – USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750), USCGC Alert (WMEC 630), HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) – Pier 35.
Monday
8:00am – 4:00pm – USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) – Pier 30-32.
8:00am – 4:00pm – USS Milius (DDG 69), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Chief (MCM 14) – Pier 27.
8:00am – 4:00pm – USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750), USCGC Alert (WMEC 630), HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) – Pier 35.
San Francisco Fleet Week Events Schedule
Every year San Francisco Fleet Week features incredible events, demonstrations, concerts, and performances – with the highlights being the US Navy Blue Angels performance in the Air Show, and the Fleet Week Parade of Ships.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
1-5pm – Blue Angels Circle and Arrival Maneuvers practice.
Friday, October 7, 2011
12:30pm to 4pm – Fleet Week Air Show Practice
12 to 2pm – Navy Band Southwest – Pier 39
4 to 7pm – Navy Band Southwest – Take 2 – Pier 39
7:15pm to 7:45pm – Meet & Greet The Blue Angels near Aquarium of the Bay.
8am to 2pm – Interagency Softball Competition at Moscone Field in San Francisco: SFPD, SFFD, USMC, USN
Saturday, October 8, 2011
11am – Parade of Ships 1st ship under the GG Bridge will be USS Carl Vinson at 11am. All ships will berth along the northern San Francisco waterfront
Marine Band performing at the Cable Car Turn Around in Union Square, then will march up to The Marines Memorial Club at 609 Sutter Street
12:30pm to 4pm – Fleet Week Air Show
9am-5pm – Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Response Display on Marina Green
W Foundation’s Navy in Space Exhibit on Marina Green
Anthem Health’s Bringing Back Recess exhibit on Marina Green
2 to 3pm – First Marine Division Band – Pier 39
4 to 7pm – First Marine Division Band – LoveFool – Pier 39
6 to 7pm – Marine Band Concert at Huntington Park
Sunday, October 9, 2011
12:30pm to 4pm – Fleet Week Air Show
140th Annual Italian Heritage Parade – Military Marching Band,Color Guards, Marching Units – San Francisco’s North Beach -Powell & Jefferson Streets to Stockton to Washington Square, followed by a Band Concert at Washington Square.
9am to 5pm – Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Response Display on Marina Green
W Foundations’s Navy In Space Exhibit on Marina
Anthem Health’s Bringing Back Recess exhibit on Marina Green
12 to 2pm – Navy Band Southwest 12-2pm, Mustache Harbor 4-7pm – Pier 39
4 to 7pm – Navy Band Mustache Harbor – Pier 39
49ers Salute to the Fleet – Candlestick Park, 49ers vs Tampa Bay – The Marine Band will be playing at the entrances while fans enter the stadium, The Coast guard will have a singer for The National Anthem for pre-game with two F-18s flying over. Halftime will consist of 150 future Marines/Sailors bringing out a large American Flag along with the Marine Band playing “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Following that, USN CF3 Captain Bryne will be doing a swear in on field for 20 future Marines/Sailors. Immediately after that, Air Force singer A1C Hokay will sing “God Bless the USA.”
Monday, October 10, 2011
8am to 1pm – 2nd Annual Fleet Week Band Challenge GGPark Band Shell
12 to 2pm – Navy Band Southwest – Pier 39
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
All SFFWA Ships Depart
San Francisco Fleet Week 2011 Air Show
This year’s air show is especially exciting since it is a part of the Navy’s celebrations of 100 years of Naval Aviation: Centennial of Naval Aviation
Air Show Schedule
Thursday, October 6, 2011
1pm to 3pm – US Navy Blue Angels Circle & Arrival Maneuvers
4pm to 5pm – US Navy Blue Angels Practice
Friday, October 7, 2011
12:30pm – 3pm – Air Show Flying
3pm to 4pm – US Navy Blue Angels
Saturday, October 8, 2011
11am – Parade of Navy Ships
12:30pm – 3pm – Air Show Flying
3pm to 4pm – US Navy Blue Angels
Sunday, October 9, 2011
12:30pm – 3pm – Air Show Flying
3pm to 4pm – US Navy Blue Angels
For more information about the Blue Angels, visit their official site: US Navy Blue Angels
Airshow Jets and Performances
- Coast Guard HH-65 Rescue Demonstration
- Patriots Jet Team
- Navy EA-6B Prowlers
- USAF B-2 Bomber (Saturday only)
- USMC MV-22 Osprey
- RCAF Snowbirds Jet Team
- Navy F-18 Super Hornet
- United Airlines 747
- USAF F-15 Strike Eagle
- Sean D. Tucker & Team Oracle
- US Navy Blue Angels
Map & Directions to Ships and Events
Pier 27
USS Milius (DDG 69), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Chief (MCM 14)
Pier 30 (Pier 30-32)
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)
Pier 35
USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750), USCGC Alert (WMEC 630), HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341)
Pier 39
Aquarium of the Bay
Moscone Field
Marina Green
Candlestick Park
Golden Gate Park Band Shell
Ship Links
US Navy
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70): Wikipedia Link | Official Navy Website
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6): Wikipedia Link | Official Navy Website
USS Antietam (CG 54): Wikipedia Link
USS Milius (DDG 69): Wikipedia Link | Official Navy Website
USS Chief (MCM 14): Wikipedia Link | Official Navy Website
USNS Guadalupe: Wikipedia Link
US Coast Guard
USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750): Wikipedia Link | Official Coast Guard Website
USCGC Alert (WMEC 630): Wikipedia Link | Official Coast Guard Website
Canadian Navy
HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341): Wikipedia Link
HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709): Wikipedia Link
HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702): Wikipedia Link
HMCS Brandon (MM 710): Wikipedia Link
Other
SS Jeremiah O’Brien: Official Link
For more information, visit: Official San Francisco Fleet Week Website
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