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 is totally worth the stop.
[Gabriela and Brad, 04/01/2019]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....
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From the looks of it, that lurking submarine has the weather gauge.