Port of Redwood City: Seaport of Silicon Valley, California
For many years we wondered what was at the Port of Redwood City
as the exit from 101 is marked. What would we find? Salt ponds? Stealth ships?
Venture Capital perhaps? All of the above?
Ship at Port
October 15, 2000
Some medium size ships were in port today.
Ready to Load
October 15, 2000
Looking at Oracle
October 15, 2000
Looking north, we see the buildings of Oracle in the distance.
Trains at Port
October 15, 2000
The small switching engine is labeled "Port of Redwood City," and the
car attached is "Virginia City." There are many runs of train tracks about the port.
More Loading
October 15, 2000
On the opposite shore is more bulk loading equipment, with the stern of a private
yatch in the forground.
Sailboat Approaching
October 15, 2000
A large sail boat approaches. There is a sailing school nearby.
Offices and Industry
October 15, 2000
New office buildings are near industrial tanks here.
Sail Boats and Yachtes
October 15, 2000
In the glare you can see private sail boats based here.