Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial
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Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial at Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle is a magnificent bronze and stone aggregate monument at Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal dedicated to the lost lives of Fishermen at sea. The celebration culminated years of effort and generous contribution by Seattle’s commercial fishing community. This towering sculpture and the bronze name plaques at its base have become a place of reverence, recognition and healing for the families of more than 675 local commercial fishermen and women who have lost their lives pursuing their livelihood since the turn of the century.
More than a tribute to an industry and the lives of its men and women, the monument fills a special need for commercial fishing families. In many instances, those who are lost at sea simply vanish, leaving their loved ones without a word or a trace. The construction of this monument has provided their memory a residence, a site for family and friends to visit, to place flowers, to reflect and to heal.
The Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial believes that a significant number of lives can be saved if more fishermen are trained in understanding vessel stability, shipboard fire fighting, first aid/CPR, and drill instructor certification. In addition, Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial supports the concept of Onboard training and vessel emergency team training. As part of its commitment to promote safer vessels, the Memorial Board is making funds available to Washington-based commercial fishing vessel owners and their crew members, and fishermen who are Washington residents.
Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial at Fishermen’s Terminal
