Guidebook
NO. 50 BALLAST POINT WHALING STATION SITE - Late in 1857, the three Johnson brothers and the twin Packard brothers came to this site to survey possibilities for a station to 'try out' or extract whale oil. Their operations began the next year. In 1869 the U.S. Government acquired the property for Fort Rosecrans and in 1873 whaling operations at Ballast Point ended.
Location
Base of Ballast Point, S end of Rosecrans St and Kerrick, where historic markers are on a half circle, U.S. Naval Submarine Base, San Diego
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Notes
This landmark is located on a Naval Submarine Base so there is limited access. One opportunity to visit the landmark is during "The Annual Cabrillo Festival". This takes place in the fall. See the link below. ~~~~~~~Another way to get on the base is to attend "The Annual Battle of San Diego Bay Celebration" that takes place in the spring. ~~~~~~~~~ We entered the base as guests of a long time college friend who is "retired Navy".
NO. 50 BALLAST POINT WHALING STATION SITE - State Marker
NO. 50 BALLAST POINT WHALING STATION SITE - State Plaque
NO. 50 BALLAST POINT WHALING STATION SITE - Oven Foundations
NO. 50 BALLAST POINT WHALING STATION SITE - Oven Foundations
NO. 50 BALLAST POINT WHALING STATION SITE - Oven Foundations