The Homecoming

There is a small open space overlooking Ship Point that is dedicated to the Navy and this statue, The Homecoming, is its centerpiece.It depicts that magical moment when the sailor comes home from the sea to the loving arms of his family. It's a statue that strikes a chord in most passersby, even those of us who have never been in the navy. We all know what it is like to be separated from those we love and the joy of reunion. The sculptor is Nathan Scott.

The "Veteran Sailor"

In early January I posted a photo of "Homecoming," a statue group depicting the moment a father returns to his home shore and family after serving overseas. It's a dramatic composition and it's easy not to notice another sculpture a short distance away, a much more meditative statue of a seated veteran watching the scene portrayed in "Homecoming." Though separated by some twenty or thirty feet, the interaction between the seated veteran and and the Homecoming trio is powerful and dynamic. If you're down at the Inner Harbour you'll find it rewarding to spend a few minutes with this group. Below is a plaque set into the pavement near the "Veteran Sailor." This statue, like the "Homecoming" composition is by local sculptor Nathan Scott.

Homecoming

While unpacking and digging about in the archives for something to post while I get myself sorted out after moving I came across some photos of this sculpture by Nathan Scott. It's called "Homecoming" and depicts that emotion-packed moment when a member of the armed forces returns to his native shore and family. It is located on Wharf Street overlooking the Inner Harbour. The sculptor, Nathan Scott, lives here and is also responsible for the statue of Terry Fox that stands at Mile Zero of the Trans Canada Highway in Beacon Hill Park.