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Leonard Craske

Leonard Craske (19 September 1880 – 29 August 1950) was a sculptor. Craske was born and raised in London. After emigrating to the United States and settling in Boston, he became an accomplished sculptor, creating the well-known Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the work for which he is best remembered.

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The Fishermen’s Memorial is located on the Stacy Boulevard Esplanade in Gloucester, MA. The Fishermen’s Memorial, also known as “The Man At The Wheel,” was commissioned as part of the celebration of Gloucester’s 300th anniversary in 1923. The base of the statue was placed at the site that year, but the actual statue was not unveiled until 1925. The statue is a tribute to the 10,000 Gloucester fish

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Name
Leonard Craske
Born
19 September 1880
Birthplace
London, England
Died
29 August 1950
Occupation
sculptor
Nationality
United States
Known for
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial

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Leonard Craske (19 September 1880 – 29 August 1950) was a sculptor. Craske was born and raised in London. After emigrating to the United States and settling in Boston, he became an accomplished sculptor, creating the well-known Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the work for which he is best remembered.

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