Verdala

Current boat name

Verdala

Boat class

7250

Function

Passenger

Type

Open boat

Length (m / ft)

6.45 / 21ft 2in

Beam (m / ft)

1.7 / 5ft 7in

Leeward

None

Masts

none

Rig type

none

Propulsion

Oar

Designer

Traditional

Date of build

1870

Place of build

Gozo, Malta

Present use

Museum/NMMC

Dghaisas are Maltese passenger and cargo boats used in harbours and around the coast, and are propelled by one or two men with oars to which they stand and push instead of sitting and pulling. Their shape and design is almost exclusive to Malta. They are renowned for their ornate decoration and can still be seen, especially in the Grand Harbour at Valletta. VERDALA was owned by the Garscia family of Gozo before being purchased by the donor, Captain Harris in 1974. October 2007