Euterpe Times V3 NO. 42 - Maritime Museum of San Diego

HMS Surprise Dry-dock
Cancelled
Christine Hawes and along with other crew continue
restoration work on the yards of HMS Surprise.
It was announced in May that the HMS Surprise's anticipated dry
docking has been cancelled. The dry-dock was in preparation
for an out of the region transit to the Santa Barbara waters.
With the state of the nation's economy effecting all aspects of
life, many consider a lack of funding as the sole source of the
museum's decision. While funding is an element in the decision,
other factors added to the decision, the primary cause being the
preservation of the Star of India. The Star is slated to enter drydock
this July. As previously reported, the last opportunity to
use BAE's "Star-sized" dry-dock is rapidly approaching, as the
historic dry-dock is about to be retired. As Dr. Ray Ashley,
museum directors notes, "For the same reason we decided to
accelerate our application of the Ceramkote process to her hull
from a test to a complete coating also – we may not get another
chance for a long time."
Additionally, HMS Surprise's COI allows for a deferment on
dry-docking until 2010 opening the door for a luckily timed
project on behalf of the Marine Group. The MMSD prefers that
HMS Surprise be hauled out using the Marine Group's big travel
lift. As some recall, when this was done in 2007, the yard had to
wait nearly a month for a sufficient tide to put her back into the
water. Marine Group by 2010 will have dredged their travel lift
bay to an adequate depth in order to avoid any delays.
In preparation for the dry-dock, HMS Surprise was nearly derigged
completely. With the announcement that the dry-dock
was cancelled, rolled eyes, muffled groans and some chuckles
were passed about. However, the down-rigging has allowed
museum staff and volunteers to gain valuable experience as the
yards are all being refurbished. As work proceeds on the yards
on Car Float No. 7, when Surprise is put back together she will
be nearly good as new.
~ Brad Holderman, MMSD Volunteer, editor.
Courtesy of Brad Holderman
Board the Star of India and experience a fun,
unique movie venue.
Pick a date, grab a jacket, take a blanket to snuggle up in, and get
ready to be entertained by this grand old lady (the Star of India)
in a way unlike any other. Her projection sail raised, her decks
set up for your comfort, her staff and volunteers ready to help
her put on the show; the Star of India invites you to her 15th
Movies Before The Mast Film Festival.
Friday nights are Date Nights. Bring a date, win prizes and
snuggle under the stars as you watch:
July 10 th The Perfect Storm (rated PG-13)
August 14 th Deep Blue Sea (rated R)
Saturday nights are Family Nights. It's a fun night for the whole
family. Come a little early, explore the ship, join in the premovie
activities and win prizes, and then watch:
July 11 th Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (rated
PG) August 15 th The Sea Gypsies (rated
G)
Ticket Prices
Adults: $13, Children (12 and under): $8
Adult Members*: $11, Member's Children* (12 and under): $6
Show Times
Box office opens at 6:30 p.m., Gates open at 7:00 p.m.
Movies begin at 8:00 p.m.
There are NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES so please select
carefully
*Member's must show their membership ID at the box office
when they check in.
We would like to thank Anthony's for their continued
participation and support.
Go to www.sdmaritime.org for details.
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