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Stern of the HMS Surprise
The ship now known as HMS Surprise began life in 1970 as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose. During the next 30 years Rose sailed thousands of miles as an attraction vessel and sail training ship prior to her conversion to HMS Surprise. For the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, the filmmakers made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate specific to Great Britain’s Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail.
Ship Sails
On a trip to San Diego last month, I had the opportunity to visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego. These are the sails of the Star of India. It is the world’s oldest active sailing ship. She began her life on the stocks at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man in 1863. Iron ships were experiments of sorts then, with most vessels still being built of wood. Within five months of laying her keel, the ship was launched into her element. She bore the name Euterpe, after the Greek muse of music and poetry.
Beach Day
Just another day at the beach for these young elephant seals. These photos were taken at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.
A lil’ Sand In Your Face
These young seals kick sand on themselves to keep cool and relieve itching. And sometimes you get a lil’ in the face.
Ocean Blues
Really enjoyed being out on the coast. The ocean has so many shades of blue here.
Looking for Otters
High above this cove we were scanning the water for otters in the water. We spotted a few but I didn’t bring my zoom lens 😦 I used my 105mm and cropped the photo. You can see them bobbing in the water.
Northern California Hidden Cove
Took a drive down HWY 1 along the California Coast last week. Found a small pull out on the road and followed a trail to this hidden cove.
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