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Anchor in Memory of All Seamen

San Nicolas, Aruba
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Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

A show of respect for All Lost Seamen. It is very important to the Islanders and so it should be. When the light fades and the sun sets the Anchor is an Imposing symbol for all of humanity. Respect.

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Pittsford, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

i realize there is local reverence for this monument, but to most travelers, it serves as more of a landmark telling you which way to turn to head for baby beach or rogers beach. the vista from the point above is breathtaking. if you don't stop for the anchor itself, at least appreciate the view and the wild donkeys and... More

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North Arlington, New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Serves as a memory for all of the seamen. It's a picture spot and that's about it. If you are on your way to Baby Beach, you can't miss it. Nothing to see but this so it's a 1-2-3 gig if you even want to stop to take a picture.

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Oranjestad, null, Aruba
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

It's nice to see that there is a Anchor in Memory of all Seaman. It is a catching anchor near to the sea and it can really get to you.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

One thing about Aruba that is very interesting. If you rent a car you can go driving and go down a desolate empty rode and all of a sudden there is some famous land mark or fantastic beach. This anchor is literally in the middle of nowhere, but on the way to baby beach. If you go down the road... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Lovely area and a nice tribute to all seamen. We went left down the road towards the wind turbines and watched a few kitesurfers on the waves which was so cool to watch and we sat and had lunch there. It was very windy obviously, but we parked our car so we didn't get hit with the wind and had... More

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Seattle
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

Out in the middle of nowhere this huge anchor dedicated to lost seaman. Very fitting to be positioned on the rugged north coast surf.

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Suva, Fiji
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

On your way to Baby Beach, this is an opportunity to take a few minutes to learn about Aruba's maritime past, which is inexorably linked to its oil refinery present, while also paying tribute to those sailors who have lost their lives in these waters. The anchor was dredged from the seabed from one of the many tankers that used... More

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California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

Nice view. It is a great tribute to the Seamen. The day we were there a donkey was standing in front of the anchor almost like he was posing. We couldn't resist taking a picture of him.

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West, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

It was an interesting photo op, but what can you say - it is an anchor. The best part is that it is a tribute in honor of all seamen. And you have to see it if going to/from Baby Beach. Stop and take a picture.

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