Vissersmonument, Maritime memorial in Urk, Netherlands
Vissersmonument is a bronze statue in Urk that depicts a figure in traditional fishing community dress gazing toward the sea. The figure stands on a granite base and is accompanied by engraved plaques that list names and information about sailors who lost their lives at sea.
The monument was established in 1968 to honor fishermen who died while working at sea in the fishing industry. It marks an important chapter in the town's history reflecting the dangers that fishing communities faced over generations.
The statue shows a woman dressed in traditional local fishing community clothing, and families from Urk visit here to remember those they lost. The choice of bronze and the figure's pose toward the water express the deep connection between the townspeople and their seafaring heritage.
The monument is located in the town of Urk and is freely accessible to visitors at any time. It is easy to reach on foot and provides space for quiet reflection.
The local community spent over 10 years raising money to build this memorial through grassroots fundraising. This long campaign revealed just how much the monument meant to the people who chose to contribute to it.
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