Fangstmonument - Tromsø, Norway - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This monument was erected in memory of the whalers and fishers who lost their lives in the Arctic ocean. The Tromsø torget, by the docks, was the main gathering place for the local seamen – it was where they set out on their hazardous journeys, some never to return. These people formed the foundation of Tromsø and turned it into a growing and thriving city.

The idea for the monument came in 1952. Over the course of this one winter over 100 men perished at sea, of them, 80 were whalers. Fangstmonument, made of all bronze, was created by Sivert Donali and wasn’t officially unveiled until 1984.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Fangstmonument (Arctic Hunter) Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Sivert Donali Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1984 Materials used: Bronze Location: Market Square

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