The high seas have been the backdrop of many a tale, with swashbuckling pirates, mythical sea creatures, terrible battles and long lasting legends. For its next talk, Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar takes a dive into the deep to discover the world of corsairing under the Knights of Malta during the late 1700s.
Corsairing was a form of piracy that was legalised and closely regulated under the Knights. The whole island was directly and indirectly involved in the industry which offered the prospect of untold wealth, but also the high risk of death in battle, enslavement and shipwreck. Dangers were very real and all upon the ship, from the captain to the lowest ranking sailor, knew that their return home was never guaranteed.
Museum curator and author of the recently-launched book ‘In the name of the Prince: Maltese Corsairs 1760-1798’, Liam Gauci, takes us on this exciting journey, revealing the fascinating history of corsairing which was only stopped by the British in 1820.
The event will be held at the President’s Palace, Valletta on Tuesday 12 April at 18:30.
