Star of India Photo Gallery by Walter Otto Koenig at pbase.com

Star of India

The Star of India is the world's oldest active ship. She began her life on the stocks at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man in 1863.
She is now part of the Maritime Museum of San Diego and is well preserved. She has become a symbol of San Diego.
As a museum member and volunteer photographer of the Maritime Museum I'm aboard fairly frequently. She is my favorite ship.

Deck Repalcement				Starboard View of the Star of India
Descending the Foremast	Mizzen Mast	Star Of India Bow View	Jibs	On the Main Mast
Starboard View of the Star of India	On the Bowsprit	Up to the Quarter Deck	Foremast	Mizzenmast
Skylight	Binnacle and Helm	Working on the Main Mast	The Captain's Cabin	Sail Locker
Aloft on the Main Mast	The Main Mast	Helm of the Star of India	Carved Stairs
View from the Helm	Stateroom Skylight	Mainmast	Painting the Bowsprit	The view of the Helmsman
Capstan	Foremast	Figurehead 4	Near the Mainmast	Skylight Stateroom
Mizzen Mast	Main Mast	Masts, Spars and Rigging	Star of India	Foremast
Bow	Deck Winch	In the early morning	Bow	Morning Sun
Between the Mizzen and the Mainmasts	Crow's Nest	Spanker	In the hold looking up	Rigging
Sail	Star of India	Mizzen Mast	Lifeboat	Mast Detail
Stateroom Skylight	Star of India seen from the Soviet Submarine	Ferry, Sub, Surprise and India	Main Mast	The Star of india Crew practicing 3
The Star of india Crew practicing 2	The Star of india Crew practicing 1	Main Mast	Between the Foremast and Mainmast	Teak

Bill Klein		11-May-2023 22:45
Fabulous gallery, Walter! V!!

Abescat Charles		22-Jul-2016 18:01
Superb gallery! J'adore!

Nestor Derkach		21-Jul-2016 20:11
Nice collection of images, exposed nicely and delivered with eye appealing resolution. Compositions excellent and not all that easy to accomplish. Great gallery . Vote +

Arthur Lebacq		21-Jul-2016 17:34
A beautiful gallery with fantastic an interesting shots......great.....VV

Stan Wojick		24-Nov-2015 23:30
I saw her last time we were in San Diego. You have done a great job documenting this lovely ship.

Zolt�n Balogh		08-Jun-2012 06:47
This is such a beautiful gallery with so many wonderful photographs! V

meekam tam		03-Jun-2012 13:01
A fabulous gallery! BV

Ren� Gysi		02-Jun-2012 09:57
Great gallery with many wonderful pictures from the world of sailing ships. Excellent work, Walter! V

Dawn McKenzie-Wykes		09-Mar-2012 09:03
Beautifully photographed Walter.. a beautiful ship.

John Lamb		21-Nov-2011 19:06
You have an insightful eye for the fine detail Walter. Love this gallery. ~v~

Jean-Luc Rollier		27-Aug-2011 09:37
Beautiful series and very interesting documentary. JL Vote

Mark Krause		27-Aug-2011 02:32
She's a very Majestic ship! Your gallery shows her off very well! ~GMV~

jeffrey		14-Jun-2011 17:50
jeffrey i like the ship it is cool and amazeing

Guest		14-Jun-2011 17:49
jeffrey i like the ship it is cool and amazeing

LynnH		13-Jun-2011 11:52
Beautiful ship! Great photos! V

silvia marmori		05-Nov-2010 22:22
great gallery.. perfectly captured, such beautiful vessel..

norbi		16-Oct-2010 22:27
Excellent collection of an impressive ship. Rgds Norbi

Janet Crombie		01-Oct-2010 18:17
thanks so much for bring the Star of India to my living room! My ancestors sailed on her from England to New Zealand - how wonderful that she is still sailing! I hope to see her one day in person and walk the decks.

Chad Ramsey		10-Sep-2010 19:51
I did another run through of this gallery and you really have some neat perspectives and artistic views! Great collection of this ship!

FrankB		10-Sep-2010 12:19
excellent gallery Walter. I enjoyed my stroll....V :)

Michael J. Parkinson		14-Aug-2010 21:26
Excellent gallery Walter you have really captured her essence.

Guest		14-Aug-2010 21:05
Beatiful gallery .V

Jake Jacobson		23-Jul-2010 15:06
I visited the Star many years ago. This is a nice Documentry Gallery for the old beauty. Nice Work Walter...Jake

Hernan E. Enriquez		23-Jul-2010 14:28
She certainly is beautiful. thanks for the tour Walter!

joseantonio		21-Jul-2010 16:34
Wonderful report on this ship. A pleasure to view

marie-jose wolff		19-Jun-2010 21:57
wonderful old ship! these sails, masts and ropes are absolutely beautiful, Walter! V

Guest		14-Jun-2010 20:35
Beautiful and informative gallery, Walter. Thank you for sharing. Excellent work. BV

zyziza		14-Jun-2010 19:12
Story about wonderful old ship. It is obvious, that You love it! V

Andrew Naslund		04-Feb-2010 03:17
I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE OLD SHIP AND I LOVE THESE PICTURES

endre novak		09-Aug-2009 15:53
ahh, very nice set.

Barbara Heide		29-Jun-2009 10:53
excellent documentary! A very attractive historic vessel... You have masterly dealt with the sun, all exposures are perfect in these difficult light conditions! Cangrats! v

Lamar Nix		26-Jun-2009 15:16
Remarkable visual study of this historic vessel. V

geonni banner		26-Oct-2008 18:25
Nice one! V

Bill Warren		24-Oct-2008 14:48
You have so well captured the beauty of the rigging, details and sails of this tall ship. Vote

Liz Bickel		24-Oct-2008 02:40
What a fantastic gallery!

carabias		10-Aug-2008 14:42
Beautiful gallery. An excellent work. V

Mar�a Cano		08-Aug-2008 16:56
Really impressive and beautiful also with your tratment and POV. -BV-

Chad Ramsey		22-Jun-2008 00:44
Arrrrr.... swab the deck! Aye Aye Captain Walter! :) These are some really cool shots! I really like the angles, lines, lighting... great job! GMV

an nguyen		19-May-2008 11:53
Beautiful presentation of Star of India. V

Dave Berry		16-Feb-2008 05:49
Beautiful gallery. Thanks for the views that I wouldn't have had otherwise.

Dan Chusid		17-Jun-2006 05:36
Thanks for taking us aboard the old timers. One day I hope to get aboard the carrier.

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