During the recent solar eclipse earlier this month, numerous individuals directed their gaze towards the heavens. However, it seems that some may have gazed a bit too long, as Google searches for ‘why do my eyes hurt’ surged following the spectacle.
While the eclipse captured the spotlight, another curious incident unfolded simultaneously. On April 8th, a two-story house was observed adrift in the San Francisco Bay, reportedly remaining afloat for at least three days.
As crowds gathered along San Francisco‘s waterfront at the Exploratorium to witness the solar eclipse earlier this month, they spotted an intriguing sight: a large wooden house floating in the bay. This unusual spectacle caught the attention of many observers, especially as the house made its way around Alcatraz Island with assistance from a slow tow boat. After disappearing from view for a brief period, the boat and its curious cargo were later located by Nexstar’s KRON on Tuesday, April 16th.
Now anchored in Richardson Bay, north of San Francisco and offshore from Sausalito, you might be wondering how this house managed to float for such an extended period. According to US Coast Guard officials, the house is situated atop a sizable barge, explaining its buoyancy.
The journey of the house began somewhere south of the San Francisco Bay, a detail confirmed by the Coast Guard. Although much of the boat’s history remains shrouded in mystery, some information has come to light. It’s been revealed that the house was the final remnant of a community of houseboats evicted from Docktown at the Redwood City Marina.
Once inhabited by over 100 individuals, the cluster of residences now stands empty after a prolonged legal dispute. The city disbursed over $1 million in settlements, leaving only one houseboat remaining at Docktown, as reported by SFGate. Phil Hott, well-versed in houseboats, informed NBC Bay Area, “Navigating to it involves maneuvering through a winding channel, ensuring proper tide conditions, and avoiding being pushed by the wind towards the embankment.”
“These objects carry significant weight, and they must traverse the Bay, contending with shifting winds, tide fluctuations, and the outward flow of the current. It’s essential to prevent them from being swept towards the Golden Gate Bridge.”
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