Ship graffiti in Malta can be understood as an archaeological manifestation of a Mediterranean island’s maritime identity. The profusion and distribution of graffiti must be contextualized within local histories, naval powers, and maritime industry, and the ways these shaped the demographic and religious landscapes in the early modern period. Ship graffiti has the capacity to fill gaps in scholarship as well as raise important historical and archaeological questions. Technological advancements continue to revolutionize the documentation, study, and communication of graffiti sites. Systematic methodologies demonstrate the value of interpreting ship graffiti through an archaeological lens.

马耳他的船舶涂鸦可以理解为地中海岛屿海洋身份的考古表现。涂鸦的丰富和分布必须与当地历史、海军强国和海运业以及这些因素塑造现代早期人口和宗教景观的方式联系起来。船舶涂鸦有能力填补学术空白，并提出重要的历史和考古问题。技术进步不断革新涂鸦网站的记录、研究和交流。系统方法论证明了通过考古镜头解释船舶涂鸦的价值。