Shipwrecks as Memory – a case study from Malta by Prof. Timmy Gambin

Attend a public presentation featuring Prof. Timmy Gambin discussing 'Shipwrecks as Memory – A case study from Malta' on November 19th at Fort St Elmo, beginning at 7:00 pm. The global maritime environment contains countless submerged vessels, predominantly from the Second World War period. Malta's surrounding waters reflect this reality, hosting numerous ships, submarines, and aircraft wreckage from at least four different countries. Regardless of casualty numbers—whether substantial or minimal—every such site carries profound human significance. Those connected to these incidents possess individual narratives that deserve examination, particularly considering how stories transform through retelling. Multiple witnesses to a single maritime disaster may exist, including both those who survived and those involved in rescue operations. The accounts of family members—encompassing those lost and those who lived—also form vital parts of this historical record. Drawing upon instances discovered in Maltese waters, this lecture addresses how selections had to be made regarding