History of the 3 Semaphore Towers in the Maltese Islands
The Għargħur Semaphore Tower
(Maltese: It-Torri tas-Semaforu tal-Għargħur) is a semaphore tower in the town of Għargħur, Malta. It was built by the British in 1848, as one of three semaphore towers in Malta. The tower was restored in 2009, and it is now in good condition.
The Għaxaq Semaphore Tower
(Maltese: It-Torri tas-Semaforu ta' Ħal Għaxaq), known locally as it-Turretta (the turret), is a semaphore tower in the town of Għaxaq, Malta. It was built by the British in 1848, as one of three semaphore towers in Malta. The tower is now leased to the Għaxaq Local Council, which plans to restore it.
Ta' Kenuna Tower
(Maltese: Torri ta' Kenuna) is a semaphore tower on the cliffs near Nadur on the island of Gozo, Malta. It was built by the British in 1848, as one of three semaphore towers in Malta. The tower was restored in 2005, and now houses a beacon to warn ships of their proximity to land, as well as a number of communication antennas.