Steveston Fisherman's Memorial - Richmond (Steveston), BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 49° 07.470 W 123° 11.675
10U E 485803 N 5441314
[EN] The Steveston Fisherman's Memorial is a freestanding memorial commemorating the lives and deaths of fishermen working out of Steveston, British Columbia. [FR] Le Steveston Fisherman's Memorial est un mémorial autonome commémorant la vie et la mort de pêcheurs travaillant à Steveston, en Colombie-Britannique.
Waymark Code: WM16PXK
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/13/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 5
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"It takes the form of a giant fishing net needle and stands a few metres from the sea at Garry Point Park.

The memorial contains a large number of names of fishermen who died at sea, and the following words:

May 4, 1996
This memorial honours all the fishermen of our community who have
lost their lives in the pursuit of their profession.
Their courage, dedication and contribution to the development of our
community will never be forgotten.""

Sources : The Memorial

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" Il prend la forme d'une aiguille de filet de pêche géante et se dresse à quelques mètres de la mer au parc Garry Point.

Le mémorial contient un grand nombre de noms de pêcheurs morts en mer, et les mots suivants :

4 mai 1996
Ce mémorial rend hommage à tous les pêcheurs de notre communauté qui ont
ont perdu la vie dans l'exercice de leur profession.
Leur courage, leur dévouement et leur contribution au développement de notre
la communauté ne sera jamais oubliée.""

Sources : Le Mémorial

Relevent website: [Web Link]

List if there are any visiting hours:
24/24 7/7

Entrance fees (if any):
Free

Sponsor(s): City of Richmond, the BC 21 Fund - Province of British Columbia, Steveston Community Society and the many friends of Steveston.

Parking coordinates: Not Listed

Date dedicated: Not listed
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