Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Jack the sailor..



A young Australian sailor looks back over his shoulder, raises his thumb and offers a brave smile, not knowing where the war will take him or how long he will be away from home.'

It's only been a few weeks since we were last at Elizabeth Quay but in that short time a larger than life statue of Jack the sailor has been installed. This is not going to be Jack's permanent home.. he will be the centrepiece of a 'monument fit for sailors everywhere'. Click the link here and not only will you see a much better pic of 3.6m Jack, taken indoors not under the glaring sun :) with the sculptors beside him for size perspective but also the projected vision of the finished monument in it's home on Rous Head, North Mole in Fremantle. It looks amazing and I am very much looking forward to seeing it complete. Happy Tuesday, take care and stay safe.. P.s. it really is worth a look at the link :)


Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:01 AM

21 comments:

  1. William KendallSeptember 19, 2017 at 12:05 AM

    Thanks for the link, Grace! That is going to be a very impressive monument when it's done.

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  2. RhodesiaSeptember 19, 2017 at 1:57 AM

    Wow it is big, it is going to be fantastic. Love it. Take care Diane

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  3. RedPatSeptember 19, 2017 at 2:40 AM

    You are right - that is a great link, Grace!
    Glad you got the book!

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  4. LowellSeptember 19, 2017 at 3:46 AM

    Being an old Navy man, I'm very pleased with this statue and the recognition it provides for sailors everywhere! Nicely done.

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  5. Marie SmithSeptember 19, 2017 at 4:56 AM

    Incredible detail on that sailor. The monument will be a beauty!

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  6. BillSeptember 19, 2017 at 5:35 AM

    The monument is very impressive indeed. Going to be a place that attracts lots of visitors.

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  7. CloudiaSeptember 19, 2017 at 5:46 AM

    Thank You, Grace, for sharing more of yourself in your comment at my place. Africa! You must share (re-post?) about your Dad and your younger days. Surely I'm not the only one who is interested in how a gal from Africa. . . . <3

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  8. TomSeptember 19, 2017 at 6:58 AM

    ...sailors look alike from every country.

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  9. Bill MSeptember 19, 2017 at 7:44 AM

    Great statue. Then I'm partial to the Navy.

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  10. KaySeptember 19, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    Quite a fine monument - thanks for the link, too.

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  11. MarleenSeptember 19, 2017 at 2:24 PM

    I followed the link and the statue is impressive! Both the sculptors did a fine job.

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  12. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraSeptember 19, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Gosto bastante desta escultura.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  13. biebkriebelsSeptember 19, 2017 at 5:54 PM

    This is just the beginning of a huge monument I see. It looks good!

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  14. Iris FlaviaSeptember 19, 2017 at 9:03 PM

    Wee, this sailor sure is huge - but young, Grace? He´s got some wrinkles there ;-)

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  15. NormaSeptember 19, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    That's going to be an impressive monument!

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  16. Lady FiSeptember 19, 2017 at 10:10 PM

    Lovely sailor statue!

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  17. SharonSeptember 19, 2017 at 11:03 PM

    What a wonderful statue and what a great setting it will have one day. It actually looks pretty good where it is right now.

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  18. SamiSeptember 20, 2017 at 12:11 AM

    Wonderful statue Grace.

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  19. electricwaveSeptember 20, 2017 at 12:16 AM

    very nice picture,and interesting link! ew

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  20. diane bSeptember 21, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    Its a beauty

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  21. UplayOnlineOctober 10, 2017 at 1:39 AM

    but young, Grace? He´s got some wrinkles there ;-)


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