The life of the Maltese sailor over 200 years ago will be the subject of a Heritage Malta educational activity at the Malta Maritime Museum, in Vittoriosa, on Sunday 25 February between 2pm and 4:30pm.

Visitors to the museum will learn more about the life of the Maltese sailor under 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 various roles, including sailors, gunners and soldiers on the gallery battalions. They will give information about the weapons and the fighting techniques used, and talk about 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 these displays will take place at 2pm and 3:30pm. As part of each tour, Heritage Malta’s Keeper of Models at the Malta Maritime Museum, Joe Abela, will also give a short explanation on model-ship making and restoration. Mr Abela will show the type of materials and tools used in the building of 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 at half price for adults and persons under the age of 16 be allowed in free of charge.

The activity will be repeated on Sunday 25 March.