Cuttings Wharf, California facts for kids
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Cuttings Wharf
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 Cuttings Wharf
Location in California
Cuttings Wharf
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Napa County |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
Cuttings Wharf is a small, unincorporated community in Napa County, California. It is located right on the Napa River. The area sits very low, only 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. Cuttings Wharf is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Napa Junction.
A Busy Wharf
Cuttings Wharf got its name from Francis Cutting. In 1893, he built a special dock here. This dock, called a wharf, was used by ships to pick up fresh fruit. The fruit came from the Cutting Fruit Packing Company in Napa. Later, in 1924, Napa County bought the wharf. They turned it into a public boat landing for everyone to use.
Fishing Fun
Next to the wharf, a fishing resort was built by Ernest Lundy. A resort is a place where people can stay and enjoy activities. Mae Norman managed this resort for many years, from 1928 until 1961. Most of the buildings from the resort were later taken down. However, Charles Moore moved some of them to his own resort, which was also near the wharf.
Moving Houses
After World War II, some plywood houses were moved to Cuttings Wharf. These houses were originally built for workers at Shipyard Acres. They were floated a few miles up the Napa River. As of 2009, some of these old houses were still standing near the marina.
In the 1950s, more buildings arrived. Twenty-four old military buildings were floated from Richmond up the Napa River. They were placed near Moore's landing. Over time, these buildings became very old. In the early 2000s, they were found to be in poor condition. The buildings were eventually taken down.
The SS Cabrillo
Cuttings Wharf is also the final resting place of a famous old ship. This ship was called the SS Cabrillo. It was a wooden steamship. The SS Cabrillo used to carry passengers between Los Angeles and the Channel Islands.
Boat Launch Today
The boat launch facility at Cuttings Wharf was rebuilt in the late 1970s. This means that people can still use it to launch their boats into the Napa River today.
