Princess Charlotte in Malta Harbour by Moonlight - 13th April 1839

A view of ‘Princess Charlotte’ (centre) at Malta Harbour by moonlight among a cluster of anchored vessels, dated 13 April 1839. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul (Mdina Cathedral) is prominently visible among the cityscape in the background on the right, one of its bell towers facing to the right. Therefore, the view depicted is probably from around Saint Paul’s Bay, on Malta’s northern side, facing south. Watercolour.
Signed by artist and dated, on reverse.

Object Details

ID: PAF6140
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Willson, James Kennett
Vessels: Princess Charlotte (1825)
Date made: 13 Apr 1839
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 295 x 349 mm; Mount: 405 mm x 557 mm