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Fishermen's Memorial of Faro

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    October 2, 2024

    Michael Pease, a Briton living in Lagos, designed this monument to honor the Faro fishermen who rescued American airmen from Faro in the winter of 1943.

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      June 29, 2024

      A monument to fishermen of Faro who rescued the airmen of a US bomber in 1943 that crashed in the sea on the coast of Faro

        November 25, 2025

        It is a monument that pays homage to the fishing community and to a particular heroic episode: the rescue of American soldiers during World War II.

        Information about the memorial
        Location: The memorial is located in the Ribeirinho Park, near Largo de São Francisco and the Faro marina.
        Inauguration: The monument was inaugurated in July 2024, after a long process of fundraising and obtaining authorizations.
        Artist: The work is by the Faro artist Tó Quintas and is part of the celebrations of the Municipality Day.


        The 1943 rescue
        What happened: On November 30, 1943, during World War II, an American plane crashed into the sea off Faro.
        Rescue: Three fishermen from Faro, aboard a rowing boat, managed to rescue six American soldiers who were in danger.


        Tribute: A plaque at the site and the artwork itself commemorate the bravery of these fishermen, who risked their own lives to save the shipwrecked.

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          Location: Faro (Sé), Algarve, Portugal

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