The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is a World War II Liberty ship located in San Francisco, California. Launched in 1943, it is one of only two remaining fully functional Liberty ships out of the 2,710 built during the war. The ship was named after American merchant marine captain Jeremiah O'Brien and served in the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. After the war, it was used for various purposes, including carrying cargo and passengers, before being saved from scrap and restored as a museum ship. The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been featured in several films and documentaries. Today, it operates as a living museum, providing visitors with a glimpse into the wartime experiences of merchant mariners and the important role played by Liberty ships during World War II.

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