Tribute to Milford Haven Fishermen - Pembrokeshire, Wales. - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Fisherman Memorial - Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales.

"Life-size sculpture of fisherman leaning to one side pulling a net with both hands. Wearing waterproofs, boots and sou'wester. His head is bowed as if pulling a great weight against the wind.
     The work was funded by Milford Haven Town Council, Welsh Development Agency, Howells & Young and the Milford Docks Company. Approximate cost was £15,000.
    
Inscriptions
Incised in granite on front (facing water) of base, letters painted black: THANKS TO THEM / MILFORD HAVEN FLOURISHED Incised in granite on rear (facing road) of base, letters painted black: A TRIBUTE TO OUR FISHERMEN Inscription on bronze plate on ground at rear of base. Raised letters: AT THE DEDICATION CEREMONY HELD / ON THE 27TH SEPTEMBER, 1992 / THE TRIBUTE TO FISHERMEN WAS UNVEILED / BY THE MAYOR OF MILFORD HAVEN / COUNCILLOR W.J. MORGAN. / THE BLESSING WAS GIVEN BY / THE BISHOP OF SAINT DAVIDS / THE RIGHT REVEREND J. IVOR REES. / SCULPTOR BRYAN HACKETT" Text Source: (visit link)

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Tribute to Milford Haven Fishermen Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 9/27/1992 Materials used: Bronze Location: The Rath - Esplanade

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