À la mémoire des marins - To the memory of sailors - Québec, Québec - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

À la mémoire des marins de la marine marchande canadienne de la province de Québec perdus en mer durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Raoul Hunter

2002

Pointe-à-Carcy

Ce monument perpétue le souvenir des nombreux marins de la marine marchande canadienne qui ont perdu la vie durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, pour la plupart lors de la bataille de l’Atlantique. Le premier navire chargé de matériel destiné aux Alliés a été coulé dès le début du conflit, en 1939. Plus de 1 600 marins canadiens ont péri en mer, dont 267 Québécois.

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Raoul Hunter:

Né à Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard, Raoul Hunter est diplômé de l’École des beaux-arts de Québec, en 1953. Professeur et sculpteur, il a aussi été caricaturiste et éditorialiste au quotidien Le Soleil, à Québec, pendant 33 ans. La plupart des sculptures de Raoul Hunter proviennent de commandes. Statues, monuments, bustes, médailles et bas-reliefs attestent de la diversité de sa production. On trouve ses œuvres à divers endroits en Amérique du Nord : au Québec, en Ontario, en Alberta, au Massachusetts, à Washington en Oregon, en Alaska et en Californie.

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Translation

In memory of the sailors of the Canadian merchant marine of the province of Quebec lost at sea during the Second World War.

Raoul Hunter

2002

Pointe-a-Carcy

This monument perpetuates the memory of the many Canadian merchant mariners who lost their lives during the Second World War, most of them during the Battle of the Atlantic. The first vessel loaded with Allied equipment was sunk right from the start of the conflict in 1939. More than 1,600 Canadian sailors died at sea, including 267 Quebecers.

Raoul Hunter:

Raoul Hunter, born in Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard, graduated from the École des beaux-arts de Québec in 1953. A teacher and sculptor, he was also a caricaturist and editorialist at the Québec City daily Le Soleil. Most of his sculptures were commissions. His production was very diverse, including statues, monuments, busts, medals, and bas-reliefs. His artworks are found in various locations in North America: Québec, Ontario, Alberta, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and California.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: À la mémoire des marins - To the memory of sailors Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Raoul Hunter Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2002 Materials used: Bronze et granit - Bronze and granite Location: Pointe à Carcy, pres du fleuve Saint-Laurent - Next to the St. Lawrence River

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