1812 Sailor - College Station, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 38.533 W 096° 17.634
14R E 759347 N 3393074
The life size bronze statue entitled, “Don’t give up the ship!” is along a walking path in Veterans Park and Athletic Center.
Waymark Code: WMRQMC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2016
Views: 3
Barefoot sailor with a sword strapped to his right side is pulling on a rope leading up to an imaginary sail. On his head is a flat round hat. The sleeves of his shirt are rolled up exposing muscular arms and he is leaning to add weight to pull on the rope.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Don’t give up the ship!
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: J. Payne Lara
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Dedicated June 1, 2012
Materials used: Bronze art on a cement base
Location: Veterans Park and Athletic Complex
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