Memorial to Commercial Fishermen of Bayfield - Bayfield, WI
N 46° 48.687 W 090° 48.788
15T E 666839 N 5186533
This memorial is dedicated to the commercial fisherman of the Bayfield area.
Waymark Code: WMJ980
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2013
Views: 3
This memorial is dedicated to the commercial fisherman of the Bayfield area. The sculpture stands out on the wharf and is made up from pieces of shipwrecks and rocks from several of the Apostle Islands. The inscription on the plaque reads:
Memorial to Commercial Fishermen of Bayfield
Past—Present—Future Bayfield, WI
Dedicated in 1981 to the hard working commercial fishermen whose indomitable spirits will not be forgotten.
Commissioned by Edwin Erickson,
Mayor of Bayfield, 1970-1976 & 1980-1988
Designed by Harold Kerr (1909-1981)
Constructed by Brian Kerr and Erickson Marine
The pilings were salvaged from the steamer “Ireland” which ran aground at Gull Island. The anchor chain came from the “Pretoria” which sank off Outer Island in 1905. The timbers are part of the ore dock at Ashland. The largest piece of sandstone came from Outer Island while the other stones were brought from Sand, Oak, Manitou, Cat, and Outer Islands. Plaque and mount made possible by Kerr Studio and Gallery—Bayfield, Wisconsin.
Erected 1981.
List if there are any visiting hours:
May be seen during daylight hours
Entrance fees (if any):
None
Date dedicated: 01/01/1981
Sponsor(s): Edwin Erickson,
Relevent website: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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