Hundreds peep at the past on Spanish galleon

john jackson

Apr 7th 2010, 19:16

I visited the Galeon today and found it amazing. I wholeheartedly agree that a replica from the Knights of Saint John would be a mager draw in Malta. Number one dock in Bormla would be an obvious choice with the current buildings housing the audio visual display.In Brixham in Devon there is a replica of the Golden Hind and is a great success .john jackson

Ray Buhagiar

Apr 7th 2010, 17:24

Whoever watches andalucia TV on satellite will notice that Andalucia are actively promoting their region as a touristic destination....not that they need but this is Galeon is a fantastic original idea. In Malta we suffer because even as regards satellite TV we have none.

I. X. Gatt

Apr 7th 2010, 16:10

Lovely workmanship indeed. Would it not be splendid to have one built to the same exact detail as was used by the Knights of St. John. The craftsmanship is available, as can be seen through the works of art built locally for film productions in recent years. May I suggest a public / private partnership and charge a nominal fee for entry onboard. Someplace accesible would be preferred such as the marinas at Birgu or the Valletta waterfront. A nearby audio visual presentation depicting scenes from the time of the knights with an emphasis on the greatest seige ever fought would indeed embelish our value as a historic nation....I am anxiously keeping my fingers crossed hoping that someone is at this time, drafting a feasibility study to this effect.

Mark A. Bezzina

Apr 7th 2010, 15:51

Malta should invest in a few of these boats. Surely they will be a great tourist attraction!