California History Guide > The California State Seal > Ships

Use the Great Seal of the State of California to find out more about what the different symbols mean. Click on a symbol, and an explaination will appear.

The ships represent the commerce and trade of California. Ports like San Francisco are some of the most important in the country.
Eureka Minerva Grizzly Bear Miner and Tools Mountains Wheat and Grapes Ships Thirty-one Stars