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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
Online Collections
Public Access
On view
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Ground Floor
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