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MARITIME MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO
www.sdmaritime.org
In 1927 the same guys that ran the San Diego Zoo decided they wanted to open an aquarium. They thought it would be a great idea to have an old three masted sailing ship to anchor the exhibit so they bought the 1863 Star of India from the scrap yard in Oakland. They had no idea it would eventually become one of the most famous historic ships in the world. Well-things went sideways after that. First there was the depression and then World War II. They never did build the aquarium and Star of India just rusted away, neglected and forgotten in San Diego Bay. In 1948 the Maritime Museum Association of San Diego was formed and the Star of India gained new life. It took nearly thirty years but in 1976, after a painstaking restoration, she sailed again. The Star of India now sails at least once a year making her the oldest active ship in the World. The "Star" as we like to call her, has a lot of company now-the Maritime Museum of San Diego has the coolest collection of historic ships you're going to find anywhere! Along with the "Star" you can see the HMS Surprise a replica 18th century Royal Navy frigate that Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany floated around on in "Master and Commander-the Far Side of the World;" a Russian Cold War attack submarine; Berkeley an 1898 San Francisco Bay ferryboat; Medea a 1904 steam yacht-(go on board any you'll think Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchannan will be coming around the corner anytime.) You can even sail on board the museum's schooner Californian or take a cruise on San Diego Bay aboard a restored 1914 Harbor Pilot Boat.

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Cool people that want to do fun things at the Maritime Museum like... help celebrate our fleet of ships on November 15th & 16th at our annual sail. The ships that are scheduled to sail this year are the Californian (tall ship), Medea (1904 steam yacht), our 1914 Pilot boat, and the Surprise (tall ship).

My Blog

AUTUMN ADVENTURES

Summer may be over but we're not slowing down!!!  There are lots of exciting adventures ahead.  Along with Historic Bay Cruises on Pilot, Adventure sails on the Californian, America's Cup boat Sailing...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:59:00 GMT

The Star of India Dry Dock Update

Star of IndiaUpdates on her time at the BAE Systems dry dock:Ten years have come and gone:  The Star of India is in dry dock once again.  However, this time is special.  As the oldest (1863) active sa...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:08:00 GMT

Summer Fun 2009

COME ABOARD AND JOIN THE FUN AT THE MARITIME MUSEUM!We're looking for some friends to join in the fun and make this a summer to remember! Sailor's Days at the Maritime Museum  Every WednesdayJuly 15 -...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Summer 2009 at the Maritime Museum of San Diego

Summer is here and we're going to have lots of fun!Father's Day Sailing Celebration Do something extremely different!Make this Father's Day especially memorable and set sail on the incredible yacht, A...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:17:00 GMT

What's Happening...

     Things are gearing up for the warmer weather and events are starting to pop out of the woodwork.  All of the details for what's going on at the Museum are at:  www.sdmaritime.org        May has s...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:26:00 GMT

It's All Here at the Maritime Museum

More information on items below:  www.sdmaritime.org Special Sweethearts Sail  Whisk your special someone away to the bay!   Show that exceptional person in your life just how awesome they are! Climb ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Life after Festival of Sail

Festival of Sail 2008 was a resounding success!!!  About 325,000 people visited the waterfront and tens of thousands of people visited the ships (enjoying the whole experience).  Thank you t...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:54:00 GMT

FESTIVAL OF SAIL 2008:

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ON THE SAN DIEGO WATERFRONT FESTIVAL OF SAIL AUGUST 20 - AUGUST 24, 2008 Go to www.sdmaritime.org for ticket and event information Festival of Sail 2008 is shaping up to be th...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:06:00 GMT

California Coastal Voyages

Something special is going on!  The Californian (the state of California's official tall ship) is heading out to sea and you can join her.  Set sail with us to some of the most beautiful pla...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:16:00 GMT

Sailing the Star of India

Last weekend we sailed the Star of India. I have been lucky enough to sail aboard her a dozen times. My job, along with trying to make sure we can afford to do it, is to spread the word abou...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:50:00 GMT