Heritage Malta is holding another educational activity at the Malta Maritime Museum in Vittoriosa on Sunday between 2 and 4.30pm.

Visitors to the museum will learn more about the life of the Maltese sailor in the Order of St John and in the Royal Navy on naval vessels during the late 18th century and early 19th century. Historical interpreters will depict the various roles of sailors, gunners and soldiers on the gallery battalions. They will give information about the weapons and the fighting techniques used and describe daily life on board, such as the typical daily menu and how sailors spent their free time.

The historical interpreters will also perform a musketry drill and fire a naval cannon.

Two guided tours in Maltese incorporating the above displays will take place at 2pm and 3.30pm. On each tour, Heritage Malta’s Keeper of Models at the Malta Maritime Museum, Joe Abela, will give a short explanation on model ship making and restoration. Mr Abela will show the type of material and tools used to build such models and the stages necessary in the restoration of antique models.

Admission to the Malta Maritime Museum on 25 February between 2pm and 4.30pm will be half price for adults, while those under 16 enter free of charge.

This activity will be repeated on Sunday 25 March.