Sailing Ship - Civic Centre Fountain - Port Talbot - Wales.
N 51° 35.848 W 003° 47.044
30U E 445692 N 5716560
Borough of Port Talbot, Civic Centre Fountain (non working) opened by HRH Pricess Royal in 1989. Council now re-named (Neath - Port Talbot County Council) Port Talbot, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMFMW4
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/05/2012
Views: 4
"The Port Talbot, Civic Centre Fountain, design is based on an Astrolube, the ancient astronomical instrument, and represents the World.
It is constructed of Welsh Steel and Coal products which have made the name of Port Talbot famous all over the World.
The model steel ship symbolizes the port activities of Port Talbot."
Text above from plaque on fountain.
Title of Piece: Civic Centre Fountain - Astrolube
Artist: unknown
Material/Media: Steel & Coal Products.
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Port Talbot - Civic Centre Courtyard
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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