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The Oldest Active Sailing Vessel in the World Sets Sail this Weekend in San Diego

By William Johnson

Industry Observer with Retired

November 10, 2013 05:26 AM

The Oldest Active Sailing Vessel in the World Sets Sail this Weekend in San Diego

Star of India

The Star of India celebrates its 150th anniversary and has set sail this weekend to prove she still has what it takes. She is both a museum and a training ship for would be sailors of all ages. She is moored at the San Diego Embarcadero and is a prized possession of the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

With a ship this old and still in operating condition, one can tell that those that love her has given her much loving care.

It has always been a dream to sail around the world and this amazing vessel has done it 21 times in her lifetime. And according to those in the know, she shill has a lot of sailing days left in her.

If you are history buff, I am providing a link here, Star of India History of her story. Enjoy!

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Christine Bohn

RE/MAX Professionals - Gainesville, FL

The Bohn Team, Gainesville FL

That's beautiful !! I can imagine the stories that grand ship can tell.

Nov 10, 2013 05:29 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William,

How fun it would be to take a sail on this famous ship. What a great picture. A

Scott Larson

BHHS/Utah Properties - Park City, UT

Park City, Utah Real Estate News

Great picture and story as well William. I would love to spend a few days aboard this magnificent vessel. I think that would take you right back in time 150 years.

Nov 10, 2013 05:31 AM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

She is beautiful. Obviously she has been loved and well cared for. Maybe you can stow away when she sets sail

Nov 10, 2013 06:26 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

She's beautiful! Smooth sailing for the Star of India .... Here's hoping your dream comes true.

Nov 10, 2013 09:39 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

They say some folks are forking up a quarter million bucks to fly into space. I just don't understand it, when this gorgeous ship is here on Earth, still capable of sailing the waters! I'd love to set sail on The Star of India!

Nov 10, 2013 12:35 PM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

What a gorgeous ship it must be amazing to walk on its decks and sail on this ship. It is magnificent

Nov 11, 2013 12:04 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I did not know that at ship this old was still sailing. Thanks for sharing this story and your photograph.

Nov 11, 2013 12:11 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

William how did I miss this blog. I love the Tall Ships and they are all unique in one way or another. I love the fact that this one is still sailing!, Endre

Nov 11, 2013 08:39 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

I feel certain I met The Star of India! She's a beauty! There's something magestic about old ships. They never loose their class and their beauty never fades. Long live The Star of India and may she always sail!!!

Nov 12, 2013 12:25 AM

Jim Patton

Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA

Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Beautiful photo of a beautiful ship William. I would love to see her someday.

Nov 12, 2013 12:40 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I'm forwarding this post to my daughter, who just happens to be in the area. She spent quite a bit of time living on a sailboat and I believe will find this very interesting.

Nov 12, 2013 07:40 AM

Roberta Kayne

Dublin & Central Ohio Homes - Dublin, OH

CRS, ABR, SFR, RRS, Realtor, Re/Max Affiliates

Great photo William. I would love to sail on that boat, but alas all I got was a photo of it.

Nov 14, 2013 07:15 AM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hi William, wouldn't the original captain be pleased to see the ship still in service and to be in such wonderful shape?

Nov 17, 2013 03:11 AM

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900

Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA

Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

I love seeing history still alive, as with the Star of India still sailing the waters after 150 years.

Nov 19, 2013 02:48 AM

Gene Riemenschneider

Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA

Turning Houses into Homes

That is one beautiful ship. I used to sail when I was younger and loved it. Nothing like being in touch with the wind and the currents.

Nov 19, 2013 03:49 AM

The Oldest Active Sailing Vessel in the World Sets Sail this Weekend in San Diego

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