Embarcadero in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
“Star of India”
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Photographed by Richard E. Miller
1. “Star of India” Marker
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°
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
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); McClintock Storage Warehouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); 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); Piazza della Famiglia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Little Italy Landmark Sign (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.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller
2. “Star of India” at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, December 7, 2011
3. The “Star of India”, the three-masted bark, originally known as “Euterpe”
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021
4. “Star of India” Marker
Photographed by Western Publishing & Novelty Co. Los Angeles, Calif., circa 1970's
5. Star of India
Launched in 1863 the "Star of India" is the oldest Iron Sailing Vessel afloat. The square rigged ship has had a varied history and will now give the visitors to San Diego and the people of San Diego a first class Marine Museum. This grand old lady can be seen at the foot of Broadway adding a great deal to San Diego's "Harbor of the Sun."
Photographed by Road Runner Card Company, San Diego, Calif., circa 1970's
6. Star of India
The Star of India, which was launched in 1863, is the oldest merchant vessel still afloat. To visit her is to gain a rare sense of the life aboard sailing ships of a century ago.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,613 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5, 6. submitted on January 4, 2012. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
