WASHINGTON DC, United States — A replica of Victor Kahill's Maine Lobsterman statue stands at The Wharf in Southwest DC. The original 1939 bronze sculpture depicts Bailey Island fisherman H. Bailey Wilbert in his oil clothes, demonstrating the traditional method of pegging lobster claws. Another casting of the statue stands in Portland, Maine.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Maine Lobsterman statue at The Wharf in Southwest Washington DC represents an important piece of maritime heritage through its depiction of traditional lobstering methods. Created by sculptor Victor Kahill in 1939, the bronze figure portrays H. Bailey Wilbert, a real lobsterman from Bailey Island, Maine, wearing traditional oil clothes and demonstrating the historically significant technique of pegging lobster claws. This replica serves as a cultural connection between DC's revitalized waterfront district and New England's maritime traditions. The original casting resides in Portland, Maine, while this version enhances The Wharf's celebration of American maritime culture and working waterfronts. The statue stands as both an artistic achievement and a historical document, preserving the memory of traditional fishing practices and honoring the legacy of American commercial fishing communities.
Size: 5504px × 8256px
Location: The Wharf, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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