The Fisherman's Memorial Statue ( by Jill Ocone ) is located at
Loughran's Point Park along the Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
side of the Manasquan Inlet. The lonely fisherman stands tall,
watching over the fishing vessels as they leave, and greets them
upon return. Unfortunately, not every fishing vessel that enters
the Atlantic Ocean through the Manasquan Inlet returns. The names
of those vessels and fishermen lost at sea are inscribed along the
wooden fence which surrounds the Fisherman's Memorial Statue. He is
a guiding light for all vessels and is a reminder of just how
threatening the ocean can be sometimes.
The Fisherman's Memorial Statue
This statue is located in a park that contains a small boardwalk
which provides a nice area to walk along the water. Names of
fisherman who did not return from sea are memorialized on small
plaques on the railing around the statue. A dedication plaque for
the park located at the entrance reads: Dedicated to the memory of
Councilman Thomas F.K. Loughran, a strong advocate of the publics
right of free access to the waterfront. Acquired from the Federal
Government to be used as a public park in perpetuity. The names of
the Mayor & Council members are listed, along with the
dedication date of September 19, 1989.
Also for the local fisherman "A great place to wet a
line".
Parking is available nearby year round, but during the summer
season there is a charge, log only bring a writing impliment.