Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial

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Overlooking the harbor, this 1925 bronze statue serves as a poignant, historic tribute to the generations of fishermen lost at sea.

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Known as Man at the Wheel, this bronze statue by Leonard Craske captures a solitary figure gazing out toward the water. Positioned along Stacy Boulevard and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the memorial is defined by its name plaques listing fishermen lost at sea, a detail that spans generations and includes entire families. While it stands as a solemn historical landmark, it has also secured a place in cultural lore, famously serving as a filming location for a magical transformation in the series Bewitched.


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