Order of St. John
Knights' War Galleys
Custom-engineered at the Birgu Arsenal for maximum speed and firepower, mounting heavy 36-pounder centerline bow cannons for close-quarters naval engagements.
From the multi-decked war galleys of Grand Master La Valette to WWII's Operation Pedestal relief convoys.
Order of St. John
Custom-engineered at the Birgu Arsenal for maximum speed and firepower, mounting heavy 36-pounder centerline bow cannons for close-quarters naval engagements.
WWII Siege Convoy
The critical August 1942 Allied relief convoy that endured four days of fierce attacks to bring 13,000 tons of aviation fuel aboard SS Ohio, saving Malta from capitulation.
18th-Century Corsairs
Fast lateen-rigged xebecs and convertible polaccas built in Valletta arsenals, operated under the Tribunal of Armaments for high-speed Mediterranean privateering and anti-piracy patrols.