Star of India San Diego CA
by Marianne Campolongo
Title
Star of India San Diego CA
Artist
Marianne Campolongo
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photograph
Description
Rigging detail of the historic full-rigged tall ship Star of India moored in San Diego harbor, California USA.
Built on the Isle of Man in 1863 as the merchantman Euterpe, this 212-foot barque, one of the earliest iron-hulled sailing ships, started as a merchant ship sailing to India. She later sailed emigrants to New Zealand, Australia, California and Chile before coming under American ownership. Various California companies sailed her to Hawaii, then Alaska and, before eventually coming under the aegis of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, she was also used to stage a play and as a floating brothel.
She was named Star of India in 1906. One of the oldest preserved US sailing ships, she continues to set sail at least yearly.
It is said that two ghosts haunt the ship. The first is John Campbell, a teenage stowaway from Glasgow, Scotland who hoped to sail to Australia, but fell from a mast in 1884. The second was a Chinese sailor caught in the chains as the anchor was raised.
It is a detail shot of the ship’s rigging and sails, with various lines (ropes), pulleys, chains, and rope ladders. Recently sold as a puzzle, I think it was a great choice. It also makes a lovely photo for your interior decor, whether on the wall of your home or office.
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September 5th, 2013
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