1999 - The Dghajsa and Other
          Traditional Maltese Boats

Malta's natural deep-sea harbour has since day immemorial, attracted mariners visiting the island, transporting provisions or seeking refuge. Furthermore being a sea-fearing country we have developed an age-old tradition of boat typologies that have become part of our cultural heritage.

'The Dghajsa & Other Traditional Maltese Boats' directly captures and puts on record part of our maritime heritage which is in eminent danger of being lost. The publication not only provides insight to the various remaining specimens but also analyses the lost harbour crafts reproduced in photographs and paintings by artists such as the Shranz brothers, Cali, Caruana Dingli and Girolamo Gianni. The author also provides an extensive Glossary of Maltese nautical terms and a study on the historical racing event of the 8th September Regatta.

Joseph Muscat is a maritime historian and author of The Maltese Galley and The Maltese Vaxxel