World’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India, sets sail for 160th birthday

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The iconic Star of India was constructed in 1863 and boasts a history of resiliency. It was only designed to last 12 years.

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@AW1Lucky 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations MMSD and VOLUNTEERS on another historic sail. God Bless you all! Jeff Loman

@MakingWaves-IsleOfMan 10 ай бұрын

Respect to the ship builders in the little town of Ramsey on the little Isle of Man for creating her.

@laurence1643 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely majestic under full sail . I was out on my own boat, one day years ago, and there was the Star under full sail. A once in a lifetime experience to cruise along with her . 😃👍 The big expense is the insurance they have when she sails .🤞

@thisisme3238 11 ай бұрын

Simply awesome ship! Would have loved to have been part of that party! 🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉 STAR OF INDIA

@Lightning613 11 ай бұрын

“USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat.[9][Note 1] She was launched in 1797, one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794 and the third constructed. “ Still an ‘Active’ commissioned vessel in the U.S. Navy. Good story on the ‘Star of India,’ but overstated a couple of details.

@donaldvincent 10 ай бұрын

They forgot the very famous and still active USS Constitution & the less famous but still active USS Constellation built in 1854

@kennethtams-ys5gq 10 ай бұрын

Lightning Strikes Twice. My Uncle Lou was a Flagship Commandant 1st. Naval District on the USS Constitution in 1964. I have His embroidered patch from His Jacket, and a piece of the White Oak Hull when it was repaired. Thanks for setting the record straight. "Red Sky at Morning, Sailors take Warning. Red Sky at Night, Sailors Delight!" Fair Winds to you Brother.

@gjmob 10 ай бұрын

I thought that this story was about the Star of India, that's why I clicked on it, not some american ship.

@donaldvincent 10 ай бұрын

@@gjmob you are correct. We Navy vets just got a bit off on a tangent.

@kevincourtney7312 10 ай бұрын

Toured her many years ago as a kid on vacation in California. I'd have loved to have sailed on her.

@icelandviking1961 10 ай бұрын

Went on the Star of India in the early 70’s. Glad to see her still going strong.

@meganluke444 10 ай бұрын

The USS Constitution is older and is the oldest commissioned ship in the US Nay. It also occasionally is taken out for a sail.

@fenrislegacy 7 ай бұрын

The USS Constitution tour around Boston's harbour assisted by tugs

@granularSodacan 10 ай бұрын

I saw that thing from the anchorage and did a doubletake. Pretty cool.

@armandhammer9617 4 ай бұрын

Funny how im watching this on memorial day weekend 2024. She's a beautiful ship i was aboard her once in the 80s they've taken good care of her. Thank you to all the veterans that served and to all the service men and women who gave everything for this country. R.i.p. America is still the greatest nation on the planet and the uncertainty of the times right now will pass and we will be stronger for it. God bless America and our veterans. Hope everyone has a great weekend ✌️

@Meggs23 10 ай бұрын

A beautiful ship and a treasure of San Diego. I am so glad I got to work with their amazing team even for a short while.

@_K23 10 ай бұрын

I love sailing but this reporter's voices kind of ruining it for me. Absolutely love the boat tho!

@thefakebatallion8782 4 ай бұрын

fun fact it cost $100,000 to sail her on these trips. they need to hire a tug to pull her out of harbor and need a ship to stay within 5 miles in case of emergencies but still a beautiful piece of history

@Errr717 11 ай бұрын

The oldest active ship? I don't think so. The USS Constitution in Boston dates back to the founding days of America.

@Paiadakine 11 ай бұрын

Wiki supports your factoid.

@kendallevans4079 10 ай бұрын

But is it sea worthy? Last time I saw it, it looked pretty tired

@gerriallinson9500 10 ай бұрын

This is an iron hulled ship so maybe that's the main difference

@Paiadakine 10 ай бұрын

@@kendallevans4079 I have not toured USS constitution since 2009 just before they took her out to “turn around”. According to wiki she was restored in 2015. It looks like she was turned around in 2022. When I watched the turn around there was a tug boat to push her around. Not sure if there was not enough wind or what. But she must be sea worthy.

@kendallevans4079 10 ай бұрын

@@Paiadakine Interesting. Curious how long a turn around takes? I would imagine they would have to treat her gently.

@1andonlytoonkid 11 ай бұрын

That looks like fun.

@ReneCesena-d2t 10 ай бұрын

A Star Raising ❤

@Cymru1959 10 ай бұрын

Guess the left coasters haven't heard of Colonial states and Revolutionary War. The U.S.S. Constitution is still a commission United States Navy ship. 1797 she was commissioned and she still sails. Old Ironsides veteran of t he War of 1812. Let's reassess and learn your history.