Frejgatina

The '''''frejgatina''''' (plural ''frejgatini'') is a traditional fishing boat from Malta, its name meaning "little frigate."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IqETAQAAIAAJ&q=frejgatina|title=Journal of Mediterranean Studies|date=September 16, 2003|publisher=Mediterranean Institute, University of Malta|via=Google Books}}</ref> It is a small, carvel-built rowing boat. It is generally only used to travel between the shore and a larger boat anchored offshore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.internationalmarinecentre.com/2020/12/01/discover-boating-2-2-2/|title=A Quick guide to traditional Maltese Boats - International Marine Centre Ltd.|website= international marine centre }}</ref>

It is transom-sterned, open, and steered with two oars, although some modern boats have engines attached, to move the boat and/or operate the winch. <ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yFeoAwAAQBAJ&dq=Frejgatina&pg=PT458|title=Traditional Fishing Boats of Europe|first=Mike|last=Smylie|date=March 15, 2013|publisher=Amberley Publishing Limited|isbn=9781445614342 |via=Google Books}}</ref> Some modern frejgatini are made with fibreglass instead of wood.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://themysteriesofmalta.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/the-maltese-frejgatina/|title=The Maltese 'FREJGATINA'|first=The Mysteries of|last=Malta|date=February 2, 2016}}</ref>

Since 1935 frejgatini have raced in the annual Victory Day regatta.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2022/09/08/cospicua-secure-memorable-double-in-victory-day-regatta/|first=Valhmor |last=Camilleri|date=8 September 2022|website=SportsDesk (Times of Malta)|title=Cospicua secure memorable double in Victory Day Regatta}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>

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Category:Types of fishing vessels Category:Culture of Malta Category:Maritime history of Malta Category:Rowing racing boats