Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970

The Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970 consists of three large steel crosses with anchors arranged in a triangular form. The structure rises prominently above the square and can be seen from various angles throughout the site.

The monument commemorates workers who died during December 1970 protests against food price increases in communist Poland. Those events became a turning point in the history of the shipyard and the broader struggle for freedom in the country.

The bronze relief panels at the base show shipyard workers and scenes of resistance, with inscriptions in multiple languages that honor those who worked here. These images hold deep meaning for visitors today and serve as a place of quiet remembrance.

The monument stands on Solidarity Square next to the European Solidarity Center and is freely accessible year-round. The location is easy to reach and visitors can approach it without restrictions at any time.

Each of the three crosses weighs 36 tons and carries a 2-ton anchor, while the base contains earth from catacombs and places where workers lost their lives. These materials link the monument directly to the tragedy and places of remembrance.

Location: Gdańsk

Inception: December 16, 1980

Creator: Jacek Krenz

Height: 43 m

Operator: Gdański Zarząd Dróg i Zieleni

Website: https://gzdiz.gda.pl/mapa/pomnik-poleglych-stoczniowcow,o,7

GPS coordinates: 54.36050,18.64920

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06