Given that Fort Ricasoli and Rinella Bay are mentioned, the picture must have been takenthe picture was taken in the 1870s and the five-masted ship could be HMS Alexandra. These vessel types, during the early days of steam power, were constantly being upgraded, losing masts and altering funnels.
SEPTEMBER’S MYSTERY
Oct 27, 2023
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