the french naval replenishment tanker the somme, moored up in valletta harbour

malta republic maltese mediterranean valletta grand harbour harbor port october morning city walls fortifications nautical marine water sea sheltered sunny buildings facilities urban road quayside quay yellow stone french navy tanker naval vessel durance class replenishment grey gray a631 flagship moored flag starboard side ship boat gondola funnels rusty refuelling equipment portholes mooring ropes light shadows somme awaiting resupply