I went fishing on the peir and the ship every summer until I was about 13. Until I was 8 or so you could go all the way out to the prow... but then it was closed because the front half of the ship was sinking into the bay floor, and the ship itself ewas breaking up.

My dad took me out to that pier and ship to fish, too, back in the 1960's. I remember walking on a rickety old gang-plank to cross the section of the ship that broke apart, it was scary to do as a kid. You could look down and see the broken concrete and twisted rebar as the ocean waves lapped over them. Thanks to this satellite imagery, I now know that the ship has survived the strong storms over the years. But sadly, no one can fish off that ship anymore.

I've also notice the retail businesses on the pier are gone. They used to sell fishing bait, popcorn candy squares [pink colored] about the size of a small sandwich, other snacks, and soft drinks.

I remember when you could still walk on the back half of the ship, late 90s I think. Kind of sad when I think about it. Does anyone go here anymore?