Wishing the beautiful and brave island of Malta a very happy Santa Marija Day! 77 years ago today the tanker Ohio eventually made it to Malta which was on its knees about to succumb to its enemy in World War II. It was carrying the life saving fuel, ammunition and oil accompanied by tankers loaded full with food, Malta was starving! The convoy suffered repeated brutal attacks as it made its way into Malta and was severely damaged. Its arrival is regarded as a miracle especially as its arrival fell upon the 15th of August Festa of Santa Marija ๐ฒ๐นโค๏ธโค๏ธ This is an image I took of the thriving and vibrant Grand Harbour today #malta #ww2 #visitmalta #santamarija #grandharbourmalta #valletta #vallettamalta #brave #superyachts #birgu #threecities #threecitiesmalta #yachts #salutingbatterymalta #upperbarakkagardens #mediterranean #instagood #festas www.mimosamermaid.com ๐งโโ๏ธ (at Grand Harbour Port of Valletta Il-Port il-Kbir) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1LOYGGFSPO/?igshid=6twmtj4lwxku
