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11-DEC-2016

December 11

Seven different types of Ships of the Maritime Museum of San Diego


Berkeley - 1898 steam ferryboat

555 USS Dolphin - In November 1968, she set a depth record for operating submarines that still stands.

Steam Yacht Medea - Built in 1904 for William Macalister Hall of Torrisdale Castle, Scotland.

San Salvador - Replica of the vessel under the command of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542.

Californian - The Schooner was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay.

1914 Pilot boat - In service from 1914 to 1996. Still used for harbor tours.

PCF 816 Swift Boat - Built in 1971. In service in Vietnam. Afterward used for Coast Guard Duty for forty years in Malta.

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Frank Brault15-Dec-2016 17:01
Wj=hat a fantastic grouping of ships! Love the gray tones.and point of view. V
Buz Kiefer13-Dec-2016 18:49
Quite a capture and a fine array of ships. The fog in the distance adds to the composition. Vote.
Tom LeRoy13-Dec-2016 17:54
An amazing array of watercraft. Wonderful perspective and shot and I really enjoy the information. I do remember the Swift Boats from the Vietnam era. V
Julie Oldfield13-Dec-2016 03:04
Excellent tones and composition. V
Nora van Beek12-Dec-2016 14:56
Great image of this fascinating museum! There's is so much history there! V
Dave Petersen Photography12-Dec-2016 14:17
An amazing capture of so much history in one image. So well photographed and the historical information was greatly appreciated adding so much meaning. VV
carabias12-Dec-2016 11:33
A museum to visit! Excellent capture. V
Yvonne12-Dec-2016 10:25
I can just work out the 7th... ! v
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal12-Dec-2016 10:20
What a wonderful capture, thanks for the info. V
marie-jose wolff12-Dec-2016 10:02
All these shades of gray are very beautiful and highlighted by several multicolored touches! V
Bryan Murahashi12-Dec-2016 04:41
Nice contrasts in the many generations of ships.
Neil Marcus12-Dec-2016 04:05
I like the gray tones and also the detailed information.
Gill Kopy12-Dec-2016 02:29
What a fun place to explore - such a diverse collection. Nicely captured V
Jim Coffman12-Dec-2016 02:12
A very fine image, Walter.. Well done...
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