I’ve seen the iconic
monument or memorial quite a few times in magazines or even on the Gorton Fish
box. The bronze statue of the fisherman also known as “Man at the Wheel,” is
synonymous with Gloucester, Massachusetts.
We stopped in
Gloucester specifically to see the statue. It evokes some strong feelings from
me, probably anyone who sees it and takes photos of it. The 8 foot tall statue
is on a very large base and the fisherman’s rough finish adds to the intense
look on his face of grit and determination, as does his steely, iron hold on to
a ship’s wheel. The fisherman faces toward the water. Etched on the base are
words taken from Psalm 107: “They That Go
Down To The Sea In Ships” 1623-1923. The statue’s sculptor was Leonard
Craske and the statue was dedicated on August 23, 1933.
Not too far, there is a
memorial with hundreds of names of Gloucester fishermen who lost their lives to
the sea. It all was a very memorable and moving site.
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