Maritime Museum of San Diego, Maritime museum in Downtown San Diego, United States.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego contains a collection of historic vessels and exhibits along the waterfront of San Diego Bay.
Established in 1948, the museum features the Star of India from 1863, which holds the distinction of being the oldest active sailing ship worldwide.
The MacMullen Library and Research Archives, located aboard the 1898 ferryboat Berkeley, publishes a quarterly journal focusing on Pacific maritime history.
The museum welcomes 220,000 visitors annually and provides guided tours of multiple vessels, including submarines, tall ships, and historic boats.
The museum houses HMS Surprise, a Royal Navy frigate replica that appeared in major films such as Master and Commander and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Location: Downtown San Diego
Inception: 1948
Official opening: 1948
Address: 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-3309 92101 92101
Phone: +16192349153ext.101
Email: support@sdmaritime.org
Website: http://sdmaritime.com
GPS coordinates: 32.72093,-117.17381
Latest update: May 22, 2025 14:27
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