Star of India maritime legends

The Star of India, built in 1863 and berthed at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, is the world's oldest active sailing ship and a major fixture of San Diego's waterfront history. Over decades of public tours, visitors and staff have reported ghostly encounters and unexplained sounds aboard the ship, making it part of local maritime folklore. The vessel’s age, dramatic voyages, and role in the city’s nautical heritage contribute to its inclusion in San Diego ghost stories; reported sightings are anecdotal and not scientifically verified.