San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
“Star of India”
— Maritime Museum of San Diego —
The “Star of India,” a three masted bark, is the oldest iron-hulled merchant ship afloat. Built on the Isle of Man, Great Britain, she was launched in 1863 and christened “Euterpe”, the trans-Pacific trade from 1871-1898 resulted in the “Euterpe” circumnavigating the earth twenty-one times, stopping in San Francisco in 1873 and 1883, she was purchased by the Alaska Packers Association to service the salmon canneries in Alaska, leaving each season from Alameda during 1902-1923, “Euterpe” was renamed “Star of India”. “Star of India” continues to sail the Pacific ocean as an active reminder of early California’s maritime commerce.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 1030
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Maritime Museum of San Diego and the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Squibob Chapter, August 1999.
Erected 1999 by California Department of Parks and Recreation. (Marker Number 1030.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 32° 43.216′ N, 117° 10.41′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on North Harbor Drive north of Ash Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bowsprit (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferryboat "Berkeley" (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane Field Ballpark Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Fire Station Number Six (approx. 0.4 miles away); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Little Italy Landmark Sign (approx. 0.4 miles away); Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
More about this marker. The “Star of India” is one of several vintage vessels moored at the wharf of the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
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