Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
It seems Independence Day weekend is a good time to inaugurate the BGW Podcast and Blog. Thank you for joining me!
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
So begins Psalm 107.
If you think of the city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, you might think of the world-famous Fisherman’s Memorial statue. Sculpted in 1925 by Leonard Craske, it exemplifies the tenacious spirit of the Gloucester fishing industry. The chances are good you’ve seen pictures of this dynamic bronze statue with the green patina, standing on a block of Cape Ann granite, even if you haven’t seen it in person. The fisherman, modeled after Gloucester captain Clayton Morrissey, stands at his ship’s wheel. He grips it with both hands as he stares down an oncoming storm, facing Gloucester Harbor, Dogbar Breakwater, and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.
Gloucester, with its four hundred years as America’s oldest sea port, boasts a wealth of history. Join us as we learn more about the untamed, authentic spirit of this community and its people. Thank you for listening to Business in Great Waters.
Business in Great Waters 