Malta 2019

	View across the harbor as we approached Fort St Elmo




The fort was built by the knights in just 4 months and named after St Elmo, the patron saint of mariners	We saw the original of this Roman mosaic in Rabat

Views from the top of Fort St Elmo


The WWII section of the museum was of special interest to me






My Dad's ship (USS Philadelphia) was instrumental in Operation Husky including fire support for Patton's "Leapfrog" operation approaching Palermo	While the ship was being repaired in Malta, the crew read the "Times of Malta to keep up with the war's progress (May-July 1944) & saved a few 5 June 9 June 20 July
Reports of USS Philadelphia's action in Sicily are HERE
Views walking back toward the city center of Valletta


A view of Fort St Michael and the Shipyard



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