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San Diego, California: HMS Surprise - Master and Commander Ship

Replica 18th century British warship, used in "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World," can be toured. The 20th century submarine formerly floating next to it was scrapped in 2021.

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Address:
1492 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA
Directions:
South of the airport. Along Harbor Dr. north of Ash St.
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HMS Surprise.

HMS Surprise - Master and Commander Ship

HMS Surprise is totally worth the stop.

[Gabriela and Brad, 04/01/2019]

From the looks of it, that lurking submarine has the weather gauge.

Master and Commander ship calls San Diego home

A replica 18th century British warship, used in the Russell Crowe movie "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World," is a popular tourist attraction in San Diego. It was recently purchased by the Maritime Museum of San Diego from 20th Century Fox....

[10/27/2004] Complete News Story


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