Frejgatina
Thefrejgatina(pluralfrejgatini) is atraditional fishing boatfromMalta,its name meaning "littlefrigate."[1]It is a small,carvel-builtrowing boat.It is generally only used to move from the shore to a larger boat anchored offshore.[2]
It istransom-sterned,open, and steered with twooars,although some modern boats have engines attached, to move the boat and/or operate thewinch.[3]Some modern frejgatini are made withfibreglassinstead of wood.[4]
Since 1935 frejgatini have raced in the annualVictory Dayregatta.[5][4]
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References[edit]
- ^"Journal of Mediterranean Studies".Mediterranean Institute, University of Malta. September 16, 2003 – via Google Books.
- ^"A Quick guide to traditional Maltese Boats - International Marine Centre Ltd".international marine centre.
- ^Smylie, Mike (March 15, 2013).Traditional Fishing Boats of Europe.Amberley Publishing Limited.ISBN9781445614342– via Google Books.
- ^abMalta, The Mysteries of (February 2, 2016)."The Maltese 'FREJGATINA'".
- ^Camilleri, Valhmor (8 September 2022)."Cospicua secure memorable double in Victory Day Regatta".SportsDesk (Times of Malta).
