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Pier 45

San Francisco, California

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The USS Pampanito, a Balao-class submarine, is docked at Pier 45 and serves as a museum open to the public.

Musee Mecanique, located at Pier 45, is one of the world's largest privately-owned collections of coin-operated mechanical musical instruments and antique arcade machines.

In May 2020, a large fire broke out at Pier 45, destroying a warehouse but sparing the historic ships docked there.

Pier 45 is part of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, historically known for its bustling fishing industry, particularly Dungeness crab fishing.

Visitors to Pier 45 can enjoy panoramic views of the infamous Alcatraz Island, located just across the bay.

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