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Mare Island Audio Tour
Explore the former naval shipyard, from the stepped walls of Dry Dock No. 1 to the homes and memorials of Mare Island.
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A shipyard walk from the coal sheds
At the Vallejo waterfront, the first stop is a row of former Navy coal sheds where artists now have studios. A short way along the shipyard, the sail of the USS Vallejo rises above ground as a submarine memorial. The route then turns inland past Alden Park and St. Peter’s Chapel to the cemetery and the homes on Officers’ Row.
Tap the narration when you reach each checkpoint, or use the GPS map to go straight to Dry Dock No. 1 for a look at its stepped stone walls. The nine main stops bring you back to the waterfront. If you want a longer outing, the guide also marks two detours into the preserve, including the Spirit Ship monument.
Inside the guide
- Dry Dock No. 1
- Officers’ Row and Mare Island Cemetery
- Nine GPS checkpoints and two detours
Further reading
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