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Malta, from a painting by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Malta, from a painting by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Malta, from a painting by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Supplies for the Crimean War....the harbour of Valetta burst upon us as a thing of wonder. Two long deep bays run inland. The tongue of land between the two bears the town of Valetta, so that the streets are, for the most part, terminated by the sea at either end...We are within the harbour. Look to the left, to those deep creeks wherewith that side is indented, and where a complete system of harbours run landwards. There is Bighi Bay, and Dockyard Creek, and the inlet which makes Sangleia an island. There is the Malta of history. Dockyard Creek is now crowded with shipping. Large white houses, which might be palaces, are shown, by tall letters, rudely painted, to be appropriated to the carousals of English and French sailors'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Malta, from a painting by J.W. Carmichael, 1856, is a captivating black and white image that transports us back in time to the 19th century and the bustling harbor of Valetta. The painting, created by Scottish artist James Wilson Carmichael, offers a bird's eye view of the picturesque Mediterranean island, which was a vital strategic location during the Crimean War. The harbor of Valetta is a sight to behold, with two long, deep bays indenting the shoreline. The town of Valetta, situated on a narrow tongue of land between the two bays, is framed beautifully by the sea at either end. To the left of the image, we can see several deep creeks, including Bighi Bay and Dockyard Creek, where a complete system of harbors runs landwards. The image captures the essence of the Malta of history, with its strategic importance evident in the crowded shipping lanes and the large white houses, some of which were appropriated for the carousals of English and French sailors. The harbor was a hub of activity, with cargo ships, galleons, and sailing ships anchored alongside the quay, waiting to be unloaded. The painting offers a glimpse into the logistical and transportation challenges of the time, with supplies and armaments being transported from the quay to the ships via a system of quaysides and storehouses. The image is a testament to the importance of Malta as a key trading post and military stronghold during the 19th century. The painting, which was published in the Illustrated London News in 1856, is a stunning example of 19th-century art and offers a fascinating insight into the history and geography of Malta during a pivotal period in its past.
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