Grand Harbour | |
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Location | |
Country | Malta |
Location | Southern Harbour Area |
Details | |
Type of harbour | coastal natural |
Size of harbour | 2,035,000 square metres (503 acres) |
Maximum Length | 3.63 kilometres (2.26 mi) |
Maximum Width | 1.33 kilometres (0.83 mi) |
Average Depth | 7.7 metres (25 ft) |
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The Grand Harbour (Maltese: il-Port il-Kbir; Italian: Porto Grande), also known as the Port of Marsa,[1] is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been substantially modified over the years with extensive docks (Malta Dockyard), wharves, and fortifications.[2]