When you reach the town pier area of downtown Eastport, Maine, towering above many things in the area is the giant statue of a fisherman. Upon first glance, I thought, “What a nice tribute to the hard working fisherman throughout history that have lived and died trying to eke out a living from the sea while home-porting out of Eastport.”

I moved in and snapped a few pictures, trying different angles, etc. until I thought maybe I had it covered. I then moved in close to read and photograph the plaque that adorns the base of the statue. I was a bit surprised at what I read.

eastport maine fisherman statue

Eastport, Maine fisherman statue plaque

Tom Remington

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