Tarpon Springs Sponge Diver Memorial with Brass Helmet

The Sponge Diver Memorial in Tarpon Springs, Florida, honors Greek immigrants who established the town's sponge diving industry. The bronze statue depicts a diver holding a traditional 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.
Photo taken in December 2019.
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Photographs of Tarpon Springs, FL's sponge industry: dock signage, diver memorial, exchange and harvest boats
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