Star of India (ship)

The Star of India is an iron-hulled sailing ship, considered one of the oldest active sailing ships in the world. Built in 1863 in Ramsey, Isle of Man, she was originally named Euterpe and designed as a full-rigged ship intended for the India trade, carrying emigrants and cargo.

After a near disaster early in her career, she was sold and renamed Star of India in 1901. Under this new name, she primarily served the jute trade between India and the United Kingdom, with subsequent voyages to New Zealand and later, predominantly transporting emigrants to New Zealand.

Following a period of neglect and eventual restoration, the Star of India became a museum ship at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in California. She continues to be an active sailing vessel, occasionally undertaking voyages to maintain her seaworthiness and provide public demonstrations of her historical operation. The ship is a U.S. National Historic Landmark and a significant example of 19th-century maritime technology and immigration history. Her well-documented history includes numerous voyages, changes in ownership, and periods of both active service and preservation. She remains a tangible link to the era of large sailing ships and global trade.