A general view of Fort Lascaris and the ferry steamer landing pier and pontoon at Valletta, Malta. The photographer is looking north-north-east from a boat in Grand Harbour showing Fort Lascaris on the left and a passenger steamer approaching the ferry pontoon. Our Lady of Liesse Church is on Barriera (Quarry) Wharf beyond the landing pier and behind the church are residential and commercial properties including the British Hotel and the Miramar Hotel. The bell towers and dome of St. Paul's Shipwreck Church are on the skyline on the right.