4-04 2009, 14:19 JB

“One of my favorite public art pieces in New York City is probably familiar to anyone who has ever waited in line for the Liberty Island Ferry. Located on the west side of Battery Park, the American Merchant Mariners’ Memorial is a haunting tribute to commercial seamen who lost their lives, for whatever reason, on the water.”

“It’s all the more disturbing when you read the final line of the memorial’s plaque: “Left to the perils of the sea, the survivors later perished.” Despite their valiant efforts, they were dead from the start.”

scoutingny.com/?p=615

nycgovparks.org/sub_yo[...]rical_sign.php?id=9745

(Via Sympathy for the art gallery)