Japanese Fisherman Memorial - Richmond, BC
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saopaulo1
N 49° 07.283 W 123° 10.362
10U E 487399 N 5440963
A memorial to Japanese fishermen. The memorial consists of a fisherman who's sitting while he's holding a fish. The piece is along the waterfront in the Steveston area of Richmond.
Waymark Code: WM9K3F
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/28/2010
Views: 9
"This statue is dedicated to the pioneering Japanese fishermen and the generations that followed for their contributions to the fishing industry and and British Columbia. Erected on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese to Canada, the statue commemorates the spirit of these fisherman and legacy of their courage perseverance, leadership and accomplishments."
Sector of the workforce: Fishing
Created or Donated by which group: Descents of Japanese Canadian fishermen
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