CALAFAT, a town of Rumania in the department of Doljiu, on the Danube, opposite the Bulgarian fortress of Vidin. Pop. 7,705. Calafat is an important centre of the grain trade, and is connected by a branch line with the principal Rumanian railway system and by steam ferry with Vidin. It was founded in the 14th century by Genoese colonists, who employed large num bers of workmen (Calfats) in repairing ships—which industry gave its name to the place.