The National Archives of Malta

Ettore Raffi_part03_25.09.2017

MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-03
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25/09/2017

In the last part of the interview Ettore Raffi described two pleasant experiences which happened during his life at sea.

Salvatore Davì and other fishermen on a Stella di Mare boat

MT NAM MEM-0003SD-02-01
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20/08/1954

Part of Memorja

Ettore Raffi_part01_25.09.2017

MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-01
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25/09/2017

Part of Memorja

In this part of the interview Ettore Raffi spoke about his travels as a sailor in different parts of the world: Tunisia, Panama, Mississippi and the Mediterranean.

Ettore Raffi_part02_25.09.2017

MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-02
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25/09/2017

Part of Memorja

In the interview Ettore Raffi shared memories regarding trade between Lampedusan fishermen, sailors and the Maltese. The Lampedusans used to consider Malta as a rich island because of the availability of tobacco, sugar, chocolate and bars of soap. He recalled relations between Maltese, Italian and British sailors, as well as the nightlife in Valletta, particularly related to Strait Street, and Maltese women. Ettore Raffi gave us his opinion about Maltese culture, the period between 1964-1979, the Dom Mintoff government and the changes after Independence.

Navigation Logbook

MT NAM MEM-0001ER-03-02
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2/04/1976

Part of Memorja

The logbook was granted on the 2nd of April 1976. It contains all of Ettore Raffi's professional titles and qualifications, visas granted by different border police offices and foreign consulates, and all the embarkation and disembarkation movements.