In 1866, the PS China was built, a steamship commissioned by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company to carry mail and passengers from San Francisco all the way to Asia. The steamship didn’t serve for very long because its wooden hull became obsolete in a world of new iron-hulled ships, so after only 30 round trips, the PS China was retired. Most of the ship was destroyed and used for scrap metal, but the ornate social saloon of the ship - along with all of its furnishings - was rescued, set on pilings, and given a permanent home on shore. Today, visitors can check out this beautiful place and learn about the history of 19th century shipbuilding, or even book it for events such as weddings.

P.S. China Cabin Social Saloon, 52 Beach Rd, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920, Phone: 415-435-1853

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