It is almost impossible not to stop in front of this group of sculptures by José João, erected in 2005. It commemorates the unfortunate events that followed a violent storm on the morning of 2 December 1947, in which numerous ships were shipwrecked and 152 sailors died.

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The figures in this ensemble are intended to reflect the horrified reactions of the women and children who had to watch as their husbands and fathers, all fishermen, died in a shipping disaster in 1947.

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The seagulls sunbathe here

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