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Firilla (Unplanked)
Firilla (Unplanked)
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Firilla (Unplanked)

Date1800-1899
Period19th century
Object TypeMaltese Boat [Firilla]
Registration NumberMMM 000678
DescriptionA firilla in the traditional "dgħajsa" boat shape. Double-ended with a tall stempost and sternpost. It was accessioned at the Museum as incomplete and unfinished. It was restored in-house in 2023.Material
Wood
Dimensions77cm (keel to gunwhale) x 169cm (amidships) x 464.8cm
Alternate ID Numbers
  • HM Object Number 83235
  • Register Book Number 777
  • Inventory Card 8967-8
Public Access
Not on view
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection