The Gloucester Fisherman - Gloucester, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 36.605 W 070° 40.216
19T E 362999 N 4718868
The iconic Gloucester Fisherman Memorial is located on Western Avenue on the waterfront in Gloucester.
Waymark Code: WMHQHF
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The sculpture of the Gloucester fisherman was commissioned in 1923 for the 300th anniversary of the founding of the City of Gloucester and to honor Gloucester fishermen, especially those lost at sea. Funding for the statue came from the Massachusetts State Legislature and the City of Gloucester. The sculpture was completed in 1925, two years after the city's 300th anniversary.

A 9' by 5' by 47" figure of a Gloucester fisherman is characteristically dressed in rain slicker, boots, and hat. He stands with his right hip touching a ships wheel steering column while his right hand, at 10:30 o'clock, and left hand, at 3:30 o'clock, grasp the wheel. He stares intently at the sea.

The sculpture was created by Leonard Craske and cast in bronze at the Gorham Manufacturing Company foundry. It was commissioned in 1923 and dedicated August 23, 1925.

On the front of the 5.5' by 4.5' by 4' granite base is the inscription:

THEY THAT GO
DOWN TO THE SEA
IN SHIPS
1623 - 1923

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Gloucester Fisherman

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Leonard Craske

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Installed August 23, 1925

Materials used: Bronze statue; granite base

Location: Waterfront in Gloucester.
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