The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including - the world’s oldest active ship Star of India; - the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley; - the 1904 steam yacht Medea; - the 1914 harbor Pilot boat; - the HMS Surprise, a magnificent replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate and Californian a replica of a mid 19th century revenue cutter.