The Diver, Steel sculpture in Rainham, United Kingdom
The Diver stands 15 feet tall and 6 feet wide, constructed from galvanized steel bands secured into the Thames mud at Rainham.
Self-taught sculptor John Kaufman completed this public artwork in August 2000 with funding from Cleanaway and support from Havering London Borough Council.
The steel structure represents Kaufman's grandfather, Friederich Johann Andreas Kaufmann, who worked as a diver in London Docks during the 1900s.
Visitors can access the sculpture from Ferry Lane Industrial area and Coldharbour Lane, with parking facilities near the Tilda rice warehouse.
During high tides, the steel structure becomes partially submerged, while spring tides completely cover this 3-ton art installation.
Location: London Borough of Havering
Inception: 2000
GPS coordinates: 51.49742,0.18237
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:53
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