Sea Dragon (SS "Empress of Japan" Figurehead)

Sea Dragon (SS "Empress of Japan" Figurehead)

sea dragon carving, overlooking the water along the Seawall in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC. The "Empress of Japan" (ship's) figurehead ornate dragon was restored in 1928.

'This is a replica of figurehead of the SS "Empress of Japan", which plied these waters 31 years 1891 - 1922 carrying Vancouver's commerce to the Orient. The original carving was restored by the Vancouver Province in 1928. This replica was cast from the restored carving, in 1960' (this was from the plaque below the figurehead).

Created by: Alandrapal.

Tools Used: 20D

Created on: August 2006

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Image Number: 28752

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Sep 2, 2006 at 3:49 PM said:

many thanks for the nice comments, Carol, glad you like it. Very colourful and in a lovely area for people to view.

Shutterbug from Maine on Sep 1, 2006 at 7:51 PM said:

Great craving,whoever did this is very talented.Great photo!

Carol

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Sep 1, 2006 at 4:13 PM said:

thanks again, Don and Alex for the nice comments. It is quite a "striking" carving. Thought you might be interested in that one, Alex, as know you do some great work yourself.

Whittler from Maine on Sep 1, 2006 at 2:33 PM said:

WOW!! what a nice carving,great shot.

Don (donwrob) from Ohio on Sep 1, 2006 at 12:59 PM said:

Neat carving and a great shot of it, framed perfect. Very nice capture, Don

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