This sculpture features two blocks of white Portland stone on a bed of slate. On the top are profiles of swimmers pushing forward into a wave of stone.

It was created in 1995 by artist, Ray Smith and is a memorial for cross-channel swimmers. It also marks the start/end of the North Downs Way as well as National Cycle Network routes 1 and 2.

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July 12, 2023

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The Crest of a Wave is a sculpture located in Dover, Kent, England. It was created by Ray Smith and is located on Marine Parade in Dover1. It commemorates those who have swam the English Channel2.

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July 12, 2023

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Quite a surreal appearance coming from the old town, Well worth checking out. Plenty of benches an cycleway running past.

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Location: Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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