Not watching from a port in England. Not in reserve. On the beaches, unloading cargo under fire, part of the largest amphibious invasion in military history. She made eleven round trips across the English Channel during the Normandy campaign. She was hit. She kept working.

Eighty-two years later, she’s berthed at Pier 35 in San Francisco. Still operational. Still crewed by volunteers.

This Saturday, June 6th, we open the ship to veterans and active duty military at no charge. No ceremony, no speeches — just an open gangway and a working Liberty ship for the people who understand what the date means.

Veterans and active duty military: free admission. Bring your DD-214 or military ID.

Guests and family are welcome at the regular admission rate.

June 6, 2026 | Pier 35, San Francisco | 10am to 4pm

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The O’Brien is one of two surviving Liberty ships in operational condition in the world. D-Day is the one day of the year we think she should be free for the people she was built to support.

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Pier 35, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133

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