Length Overall: 278'
Beam: 35'
Draft: 14'
Sail Area: 18,000 sq. ft.
Rig: Barque
Built: 1863 Ramsey, Isle of Man
Home Port: San Diego, California

The emblematic flagship of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, Star of India holds the distinctive title of the oldest active ship in the world. Star of India became a National Historic Landmark in 1966, and was awarded the World Ship Trust and American Ship Trust Maritime Heritage Awards in 1996. She began her life as the British full-rigged ship Euterpe, named for the ancient Greek muse of music. She is one of the earliest iron hulled ships to be built in the world. In 1901, the Alaska Packers of San Francisco rigged her down to a barque, and renamed her Star of India. In 1927, she was purchased and brought to San Diego for restoration that took almost 50 years before she was ready to sail again. Since 1976, dedicated volunteer crews have had the honor to sail her for special occasions. Star of India celebrates her 147th birthday this November 14, 2010.