I haven't done a lot of research but there were always small shipyards here to support the fishing industry. In the 1800s there was at least one shipbuilder who became involved in the Australian Gold Rush and, with the money he amassed, built larger schooners for trade. There is a little information about the Star of India on this BBC webpage.... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-24835728.amp
I've been to San Diego any number of times, but always on business trips, so I never made it to the museum (https://sdmaritime.org/visit/the-ships/star-of-india/)--lots of photos on their site. Retired now, but if I get back that way, I will have to visit. Love old sailing ships.
That ship has traveled far! From IoM to end up in San Diego, CA?! Thanks for the link giving more of its history. It certainly has traveled a lot and has many stories to share. I find it amazing that this old ship still can sail.
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I wonder why the plaque has not been "painted" by the gulls?
ReplyDeleteWashed clean by the rain?
DeleteThat is very interesting, JC! I'd like to see that ship someday.
ReplyDeleteIt is not too far from you... well, closer than it is to us maybe!
DeleteThank you for sharing this. I have seen the Star of India in San Diego and didn't think about where it began.
ReplyDeleteIt's come a long way!
DeleteWe didn't realize there had been shipyards on IoM. Sounds like some sizeable ships were built there - what is the island's history of shipbuilding?
ReplyDeleteI haven't done a lot of research but there were always small shipyards here to support the fishing industry. In the 1800s there was at least one shipbuilder who became involved in the Australian Gold Rush and, with the money he amassed, built larger schooners for trade.
DeleteThere is a little information about the Star of India on this BBC webpage....
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-24835728.amp
I remember seeing The Spinners in Scarborough and they sang Ellan Vannin.
ReplyDeleteThat was an unusual choice for them.
DeleteThe Bee Gees recorded a version, but then they were born here.
A plaque for the seagulls! They must be very intelligent in IoM.
ReplyDeleteOf course. Just like the rest of us.
DeleteI've been to San Diego any number of times, but always on business trips, so I never made it to the museum (https://sdmaritime.org/visit/the-ships/star-of-india/)--lots of photos on their site. Retired now, but if I get back that way, I will have to visit. Love old sailing ships.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do get to visit. You must let me know if you do.
DeleteThat ship has traveled far! From IoM to end up in San Diego, CA?! Thanks for the link giving more of its history. It certainly has traveled a lot and has many stories to share. I find it amazing that this old ship still can sail.
ReplyDeleteShe used to take emigrants from the UK all the way down to New Zealand. Can you imagine those rough sea voyages!
DeleteLovely and interesting as always, JayCee. I do hope a visit there is in my future!
ReplyDeleteI think it would be an interesting visit, Bob. Wish I could see it but just a little too far.
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