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Tuesday's Treasures- Ships, Mimes and Birds to Enjoy in San Diego

By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway California Realty DRE #01492138

October 11, 2011 06:03 AM

Ships, Mimes and Birds to Enjoy at San Diego Harbor.

Star of India is the world's oldest active sailing ship and part of the Maritime Museum ships docked at San Diego.

· Star of India is the world's oldest active sailing ship.

· Built of wood in 1863 at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man; first named “Euterpe”.

· Launched five days before Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

· On her first trip enroute to India, she suffered a collision and a mutiny.

· On her 2nd trip, caught in a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal; barely made port.

· Shortly afterward, her first captain died on board and was buried at sea.

· Sailed twenty-one times around the world

· Took European immigrants to New Zealand, Chile, and California for 25 years

· Never fitted with auxiliary power

· Went aground in Hawaii and Trapped in ice in Alaska

· Became an "American" ship by Act of Congress

· Still sails in the ocean by a volunteer crew each November

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Other sites to view here at the San Diego Harbor. You can go for a ride on this ship.

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This is is also available for rides, weddings, and other events.

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This guy was great. I thought it was a real statue until a child passed by and the guy moved. Located right in front of Anthony's Seafood Grotto.

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And of course I had to get a few native bird pictures while I was there.

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Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Whenever William Johnson has posted pictures of scenes around San Diego, I've been awe struck. Especially those wonderful old sailing ships that dwell there. These pictures are really spectacular Kristin. Thank you for sharing!

Oct 11, 2011 06:38 AM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Kristin, Great photos! San Diego is such a beautiful area! We love it there!

Oct 11, 2011 06:47 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Myrl,

Thanks so much for the nice compliments. Yes, I love to drive around San Diego and take pictures when I am there visiting my mother. Thanks for stopping.

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Oct 11, 2011 07:21 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Tony,

I agree, it is one of my favorite places to visit and it is fairly close to the Inland Empire where I live. I was fascinated by the history of this ship "The Star of India". It is so amazing that it is still sea worthy being made of wood and no auxiliary power.

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Oct 11, 2011 07:25 AM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Kristin , I enjoyed your history - Star of India and the beautiful photographs. Thanks for sharing.

Oct 11, 2011 03:31 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Kwee,

kristinhamiltonblog.com Thanks for shopping and I am glad you enjoyed the history of the Star of India. I thought it was just another ship until I did my research. WOW, such history for this ship and still sea worthy too.

Oct 12, 2011 05:00 AM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Great pictures and I love boats, sailing, being on the water. The sea gull kind of gives me mixed feelings...

Oct 12, 2011 06:13 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Chris,

It was such a peaceful site down at the harbor. I love this area and we had a great time. Can't blame a poor bird for trying to get a snack or two or three or the whole box.

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Oct 12, 2011 07:32 AM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Great pictures! I love that statue guy... but what a hard way to make a living!

Oct 13, 2011 04:59 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Georgina,

Yes I felt bad as I took his picture but did not have my purse or I would have given him a tip. I think I like ships as I used to love to watch the old black and white pirate movies when I was young. Erroll Flynn was such a good buckeneer and so handsome.

Have a nice weekend.

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Oct 13, 2011 05:53 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Kristin,

Great information on the Star of India. What a remarkable history. :)

Steve

Oct 21, 2011 03:42 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Steve,

It is like if these walls could talk. The ship looked interesting but when I researched it, I found it fascinating. I would guess not too many ships built in that time period are still around. They say this ship is the only one that is still sea worthy. True hard times and bad weather, she proudly survived and is now on display for many to awe at and take the yearly sail around La Jolla. We are going back and taking the tour so I will have Part 11 post in a couple of months.

Thanks for stopping and have a lovely weekend.

Oct 21, 2011 04:01 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Kristin,

This post is now featured on "Tuesday's Treasures." Congratulations. :)

Steve

Oct 25, 2011 04:48 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the compliment. I really appreciate the honor as your group is very nice and all great quality and content.. When I was new to AR I thought I was just supposed to send it to your group on Saturday. Dumb now, but that what I thought. So now I send it to your group almost daily. Have a nice week.

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