Head of the San Diego Maritime Museum gets ready to sail into retirement

By Mike Damron / Video Journalist, John Carroll / General Assignment Reporter & Anchor

Published November 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM PST

Ray Ashley is retiring on Dec. 31. He talked with KPBS' John Carroll about his 30 years at the museum's helm, and about what's in its future.

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