This little pewter thimble is available through the
Maritime Museum of San Diego (CA), which is home to several old, historic ships, including an 1898 steam ferry,
Berkeley; a 1904 steam yacht,
Medea; and "the world’s oldest active ship," the
Star of India. They also have some fine replicas, particularly the
Californian, the state of California's official Tall Ship, and the
H.M.S Surprise, a replica of an eighteenth century Royal Navy frigate.
For loads of money, "established"* groups or individuals may rent out the
Berkeley, the
Star of India, and the
Surprise, and the
Californian may likewise be chartered to sail. The thimble, above left, is $7.99 , plus S/H.
The boat (OK,
ship) depicted atop the thimble is the
Star of India.The Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Ph.: (619) 234-9153
Hours: Open every day.
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Labor Day to Memorial Day.
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day, inclusive.
*"Established" here would include groups or individuals with loads of money.
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