Strike a pose at the helm of HMS. Surprise just like Russell Crowe as Captain "Lucky Jack Aubrey." The ship used in the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World found a permanent home at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in 2004. HMS Surprise is a magnificent replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate. HMS. Surprise is a 179-foot full rigged ship. Her designers and builders made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate of Great Britan's Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail. Originally christened H.M.S. Rose when she was launched in 1970, she served as a sail training vessel operating out of several East coast ports for over 30 years. The museum acquired the ship in October, 2004 and has restored her to seaworthy condition. She was sailed 4 times in 2007 and will be sailing several times a year, frequently along with the Star of India and Californian.*

Nearby images in Festival of Sail 2008

A: Berkeley, San Diego Martimie Museum

by William Salisbury, 20 meters away

Take a Virtual Tour of the Berkeley The Berkeley is an 1898 steam ferryboat that operated for 60 year...

B: Berkeley, San Diego Maritime Museum

by William Salisbury, 20 meters away

Take a Virtual Tour of the Berkeley The Berkeley is an 1898 steam ferryboat that operated for 60 year...

C: Star of India San Diego Maritime Museum

by William Salisbury, 30 meters away

The Star of India is the world's oldest active ship. She began her life on the stocks at Ramsey Shipy...

D: Bow of the Berkley, Festival of Sail 2008

by William Salisbury, 50 meters away

E: Star of India

by Sam Simbulan, 60 meters away

The Star of India is a ship docked permanently in San Diego, California.  It is also part of the the ...

F: Star of India Tall Ship

by William Salisbury, 90 meters away

The Star of India is the world's oldest seafaring ship and one of many boat attractions in San Diego....

G: Star of the Sea Event Center

by William Salisbury, 120 meters away

After 40 years, the famous Star of Sea has been transformed into San Diego’s premier waterfront Event...

H: Star of the Sea Event Center

by William Salisbury, 120 meters away

After 40 years, the famous Star of Sea has been transformed into San Diego’s premier waterfront Event...

I: Star of the Sea Event Center

by William Salisbury, 120 meters away

After 40 years, the famous Star of Sea has been transformed into San Diego’s premier waterfront Event...

J: Festival of Sail 2008 on Harbor Drive

by William Salisbury, 310 meters away

The Maritime Museum's 2008 Festival of Sail celebration began this morning as majestic tallships and ...

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