Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, St Julian’s - Malta Ship Graffiti Project

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Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, St Julian’s

Region	Northern Harbour
Building type	Place of Worship
Address	Immaculate Conception of Our Lady Church, Saint George's Road, St. Julian's, Malta
Located Graffiti	Animals, Apotropaic Symbols, Dates, Names or Initials, Numbers, Ship Graffiti

A chapel located in St Julian’s. It lies in the vicinity of a small harbour that was once a fishing hub. Nowadays, the chapel dedicated to the Immaculate Conception is surrounded by the modern-day hustle and bustle.

Gallery

At least five individual ship graffiti can be seen, likely dating to the 18th century. Two fish are also etched alongside the ship graffiti.

StJulian-At least five individual ship graffiti can be seen, likely dating to the 18th century. Two fish are also etched alongside the ship graffiti. Conception2

At least five individual ship graffiti can be seen, likely dating to the 18th century. Two fish are also etched alongside the ship graffiti.

A deeply incised ship graffito bearing evidence of square rigging and flags. The typology of the ship is difficult to discern.

A deeply incised ship graffito bearing evidence of square rigging and flags. The typology of the ship is difficult to discern.

A deeply incised ship graffito bearing evidence of square rigging and flags. The typology of the ship is difficult to discern.

The ship graffito is detailed and realistic. This example is superimposing another ship graffito.

The ship graffito is detailed and realistic. This example is superimposing another ship graffito.

The ship graffito is detailed and realistic. This example is superimposing another ship graffito.

The focus of this depiction of an Order’s ship is on the stern which is highly decorated. A chequered flag is flown from the stern.

The focus of this depiction of an Order’s ship is on the stern which is highly decorated. A chequered flag is flown from the stern.

The focus of this depiction of an Order’s ship is on the stern which is highly decorated. A chequered flag is flown from the stern.

The stern is highly decorated and is carrying a flag.

The stern is highly decorated and is carrying a flag.

The stern is highly decorated and is carrying a flag.

A simple representation of a galley with rigging.

A simple representation of a galley with rigging.

A simple representation of a galley with rigging.