The Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights is a group of ship modelers and enthusiast who served as volunteers with the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. The group operated a model shop on board the ferry boat Eureka where we worked on models and educated the public on the models and the ships they represented.
Due to planned work on the Eureka, we’ve had to close our workshop and move off the Eureka and, sadly enough, no other resources were provided for us to continue operating. So, for now, the Model Shipwrights group is no longer meeting, though some of us are still doing our individual model work.
We’ve had a great time and, who knows? Perhaps we’ll find a home again and start meeting up again. For now, we’ve agreed to have an annual get together luncheon every Summer or Fall and we’ll probably have a Zoom meeting 2 or 3 times a year.
In the meantime, the South Bay Model Shipwrights group is still active, now meeting monthly at Game Castle in Santa Clara. For more information, visit sbmodelships.com
Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights 
I am currently working on a museum quality 36″ model of the U.S.S. Constitution (“Old Ironsides”). To say that it is challenging is a gross understatement. I am also a member of the U.S.S. Constitution Museum. When the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted I would love to visit with you on board the Eureka.
Is your group still meeting at the Eureka? It appears the Eureka is closed due to storm damage and the king tides. I am interested in learning more about your club as a prospective member.
Hello Jerry! We’d love to have you join us. Unfortunately, at the moment we’ve been hit with the double-whammy of Covid shutdown then the damage to the Eureka’s gangplank, which seems to happen every other year or so. We’re still doing Zoom meetings and I’m going to look into an alternate location for a meeting or two. I’ll contact you directly. Thanks!
I am also interested in joining. Please keep me posted. doug.smith9@mac.com
I have a friend who would like to getting rid of two finished models in plexi cases. Perfect condition. the Mayflower and (USS?) Golden Star. Don’t know if it a sale or donation. I think donation. If someone is SERIOUSLY interested contact me at Reboundbookstore@aol.com. Will put you in direct contact with her. Models are about 18″ long ans 18″ high. Plexi case is about 2 feet high. I’m sure she can send pictures.
Need help finding someone to refurbish 3 model ships I found in my Dad’s garage. Any leads would be much appreciated!