The Propeller sculpture

Public Art : The Propeller

Sculptor: © Mircea Roibu

Description: The memorial is the celebration of the 80 year anniversay of the Galati shipyard.The 5m high memorial includes an enormous propeller

Date Unveiled:

Location: The Propeller memorial can be found on Upper Danube Promenade, Galati, Romania.

Inscription:

Translation : 80 years since the establishment Workplace naval Galati

Controversy : Some locals argue that "The propeller" is a communist monument erected in honor of the working class who built ships.

Acknowledgements: Thank you to Simon Akkerman and Doreena Nita for kindly providing the photos.