Rockport in Knox County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

André the Seal

Sculpture by Jane Wasey

— 1978 —

André the Seal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 4, 2018

1. André the Seal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

André was born on Robinson’s Rock in Penobscot Bay on May 16, 1961. Abandoned at birth, he was found, befriended, raised and trained by Harry Goodridge of Rockport, Maine. André is honorary harbor master of Rockport Harbor and is a celebrity of more than local renown. His antics have delighted people far and wide. André is a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina), the only species that occurs regularly in New England waters.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 44° 11.174′ N, 69° 4.421′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Maine, in Knox County. Marker can be reached from Pascal Ave. Statue is in Rockport Marine Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport ME 04856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Rockport Lime Kilns (within shouting distance of this marker); William Conway (approx. 1½ miles away); The Schooner Grace Bailey / The Schooner Mercantile (approx. 1.7 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away);

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Spanish-American War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Edna St. Vincent Millay (approx. 2½ miles away); Mount Battie Memorial Tower (approx. 2½ miles away); Rockland Harbor Trail (approx. 4.9 miles away).

Regarding André the Seal. André (May 16, 1961 – July 19, 1986) was subject of several books and movies

This small park is maintained by the Rockport Garden for the pleasure of the public.

André the Seal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 4, 2018

2. André the Seal

Sculpture by Jane Wasey 1978

Text on Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 4, 2018

3. Text on Sculpture

Rockport, ME image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 4, 2018

4. Rockport, ME

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.