I. MS sequence showing a whaler under oars in Grand Harbour, Malta, and HA shot as whaler is lowered from davits on cameraship, and boat falls made up. Boat's crew bear off, are cast loose and ship oars.

II. Sequence showing two whalers under sail in Malta harbour - in the background appear HMS Comet (D.26. Note minelaying stern), HMS Chivalrous (R.21), HMS Onslaught (D. 204), and a R Class anti-submarine frigate conversion. Single whaler goes through various evolutions - gybing from starboard to port and tacking. MS as boat goes alongside and sails are taken in.

III. HA views from the city as HMS Charity (D.29) leaves Malta harbour.

Scenes of whalers in Malta.