Maltese Silver Model Sailing Boat Dghajsa tal-latini Sacra Famiglia 

Made circa 1933

Huge charm and quality, with twin sails on a raised ebonised oval plinth. A silver model of traditional craft a ‘Gozo Boat’(3), a two masted wooden sailing boat setting two lateen sails and a jib on a bowsprit.    

 This boat historically was the mainstay of inter island transport, known as a dghajsa tal-latini.    The last surviving example, the Sacra Famiglia, is on the hard at Mgarr being restored by Peter and Karmenu Caruana, sons of the builder.  The Gozo Channel company and local heritage NGO Wirt Ghawdex are responsible for saving this important piece of Maltese Islands history(4).

The Sacra Famiglia was built in Kalkara Creek off Grand Harbour in 1933, taking 11 months to construct. The Caruana family moved to Mgarr during the war.  There is a Scottish connection, the boat was fitted with Glasgow built engines, a Gleniffer diesel, later replaced by two Kelvins.  When finished, the boat will be displayed at the ferry terminal.  The search is on for a Gleniffer or contemporary Kelvin to form part of the display.  

Condition: The Ship:   Very Good.  

The Marks:   None.

The Ship:   Very Good.  

Height :    Thirteen inches   33cm

Postage:

Free delivery UK Mainland insured 

Next day courier service UK mainland £10.00

International Signed for £10.00 

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Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information at h-bateman@hotmail.co.uk

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