Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial

Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial is a bronze statue and commemorative monument in Gloucester, Massachusetts, dedicated in 1925 to honor local fishermen lost at sea. It is a civic landmark closely associated with the city’s maritime identity.

The memorial consists of a seated seaman at a ship’s wheel mounted on a granite base; visitors commonly view and photograph the statue from nearby Stacy Boulevard and the harbor promenade. The base carries inscriptions honoring Gloucester fishermen who died at sea and functions as the site for annual remembrance events.

Sculpted by Leonard Craske and unveiled in 1925, the monument was commissioned to commemorate the many local fishermen lost in maritime incidents and has remained a focal point of Gloucester’s seafaring heritage. Over time it has become an emblem of the city and is frequently used in civic ceremonies.

The memorial sits on Stacy Boulevard overlooking Gloucester Harbor on the northeastern Massachusetts coast, within the city of Gloucester and about 30 miles northeast of Boston. The site is adjacent to the downtown waterfront and accessible on foot from nearby parking and harbor-side routes.

• Sculptor and date: Sculpted by Leonard Craske and unveiled in 1925 as a memorial to Gloucester fishermen lost at sea.
• Best viewpoint: Best photographic views are from Stacy Boulevard and the harbor-side walkways looking west across the water toward the statue and the downtown waterfront.
• Commemoration: Serves as the focal point for local maritime commemorations and remembrance ceremonies.

What to See #

• Man at the Wheel: Bronze statue depicting a seaman at a ship's wheel, installed on a granite base and positioned to face Gloucester Harbor.
• Inscribed base: Granite plinth that surrounds the statue and carries inscriptions honoring local fishermen who died at sea; this is the primary commemorative element visitors read.