Tarpon Springs Sponge Diver Memorial with Brass Helmet

The Sponge Diver Memorial in Tarpon Springs, Florida, commemorates the Greek immigrants who established the town's sponge diving industry in the early 20th century. The bronze statue depicts a diver holding a traditional brass helmet, a symbol of the dangerous and skilled underwater trade. Located near the historic Sponge Docks, this memorial honors the workers who were instrumental in shaping the community's maritime heritage and economy.