A memorial statue for fishermen lost at sea, located in Zuanich Point Park with the caption "Safe Return" in bronze on the front


Squalicum Harbor Fishermen's Memorial. Zuanich Point Park. In 1997, The Bellingham Herald publicly announced the creation of “Safe Return,” a memorial statue for fishermen lost at sea, to be placed in the park in a spot where it could overlook the entrance to Squalicum Harbor. At 16 feet and 38,000 pounds, “Safe Return” depicts a bronze fisherman casting a statue is supported by a granite base that has bas relief panels depicting assorted fishing industry scenes, including a wheel house interior, Squalicum Harbor with its various fishing vessels, traditional Indian fishing techniques and a purse seiner hauling in its net. It was installed and dedicated Memorial Day 1999.


Size: 3407px × 5120px
Location: Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham, Washington, USA
Photo credit: © Edmund Lowe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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