In memory of the 10,000 seamen that have perished “rounding the horn.” The sculpture was designed by Chilean sculptor José Balcells Eyquem in 1992.
It’s believed that more than 10,000 seamen have perished “rounding the horn.” The sculpture was designed by Chilean sculptor José Balcells Eyquem in 1992 and depicts an albatross in flight—the seafaring symbol for souls lost at sea. The sculpture is also accompanied by a poem written in Spanish by Sara Vial.
Size: 7816px × 5210px
Photo credit: © Brian Anderson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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