Gloucester in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial
Dedicated By The
Gloucester Fisherman's Wives Association
August 5, 2001
[ inscription around the base of the sculpture ]
The Wives, Mothers, Daughters and Sisters of Gloucester Fisherman Honor the Wives and Families of Fisherman and Mariners Everywhere for Their Faith, Diligence and Fortitude.
Erected 2001 by Gloucester Fisherman's Wives Association.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.
Location. 42° 36.555′ N, 70° 40.485′ W. Marker is in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Western Avenue (Massachusetts Route 127) and Essex Avenue (Massachusetts Route 133), on the right when traveling north on Western Avenue. Located in Stacy Boulevard Waterfront Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gloucester MA 01930, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Honor of Nathaniel Haraden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blynman Bridge (about 400 feet away); Gloucester World War II Monument (about 400 feet away); Stacy Esplanade (about 500 feet away); Gloucester World War II Merchant Marine Monument (about 600 feet away); Gloucester Korean – Vietnam Veterans Monument (about 600 feet away); Nathaniel Warner Company Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Gloucester Fishermen's Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gloucester.
Regarding Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial. Designed by Gloucester sculptor Morgan Faulds Pike.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,355 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.