zalmvisser - Ammerstol - The Netherlands
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member eikenboom
N 51° 55.628 E 004° 48.561
31U E 624408 N 5754480
a fisherman with a net used to fish salmon
Waymark Code: WM80ZB
Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 01/06/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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This statue portrays a fisherman with a net.
Fishing salmon was a common occupation around Ammerstol until well into the 20th century, up to 1921 when the last salmon was caught in the river Lek.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: zalmvisser

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Roel Bendijk

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1980

Materials used: bronze

Location: Kerkplein, the place in front of the church

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