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The Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, popularly known "The Man at the Wheel," was designed by Leonard Craske and cast in 1925. It was commissioned as part of Gloucester's tercentenary celebration. The bronze helmsman is eight feet tall and stares out to the sea from Stacy Boulevard. The sculpture is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Adventure returned after 18 years of restoration to the Schooner Festival in 2012 leading the Parade of Sails (under motor). On Labor Day weekend 2013, Adventure participated in the Parade of Sail with new sails, spars and rigging.

Gloucester's Adventure won Gold Aurora and Telly Awards for documentary excellence.


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