USS San Diego Sailor - San Diego, California - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The sculpture represents all the sailors of the USS San Diego and all sailors in the Pacific Theater.
The artists are Eugene Daub and Louis Quaintance.
The USS San Diego was christened in July 1941, and a few months later was commissioned to join the Pacific Fleet a month after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The ship earned 18 Battle Stars for her WWII service and never lost a man.

The San Diego Port District's website describes the statue cogently:
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"The sailor sculpture stands with its back to the terra cotta wall overlooking the magnificent map of the Pacific Theater. The figure is portrayed in an informal pose, in relaxed battle dress, perhaps after a major action or long hours on watch or at general quarters. The sailor appears weary and exhausted, but undaunted and resolute. Its eyes focus on the distant Pacific horizon, beyond which the valiant battles of long ago were fought and won."

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: USS San Diego Memorial Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Eugene Daub and Louis Quaintance Location: Harbor Drive at G Street Mole Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Not listed Materials used: Not listed

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