San Diego Maritime Museum and historic ships

The San Diego Maritime Museum operates historic vessels including the Star of India, a 19th-century iron-hulled sailing ship berthed on the Embarcadero. Photographs and video clips of the tall ships, rigging, and waterfront museum activities are frequently posted online and have been used in nautical-themed memes and viral posts. The museum's historic ships and public events are well-documented attractions contributing to San Diego's shared visual culture.