Grand Cayman celebrates National Heroes Day every January
in honour of those who have rendered exceptional service as National Heroes
The
bronze sculpture “Tradition” was unveiled by His Royal Highness, Prince Edward,
Earl of Wessex, on May 10TH, 2003, the Quintecentennial Anniversary of the
discovery of the Cayman Islands by Columbus, in memoriam to the nearly 500
Caymanian souls lost at sea recorded since 1792.
Placed near the central fountain in the square, the life sized sculpture depicts a young boy at the helm of a schooner, learning the art of navigation from his father, in a long held tradition of passing seafaring knowledge down the generations, hence the name “Tradition”. The sculpture was originally placed next to the ruins of Fort George on the waterfront, but was moved inland to a more protected location in the square after being submerged during Hurricane Ivan
It was
sculpted by Simon Morris, the creator of the “Guardian of the Reef”
sculpture placed at Divetech in Grand Cayman in 2104, the mermaid “Amphitrite”
placed at Sunset House in Grand Cayman in 2000, and the mermaid “The Emerald
Princess” placed in Powell River, B.C. in 1989. All are underwater to promote
scuba tourism.
A limited Edition life size bronze bust of the main
figure, navigating with a sextant, is available as a commemorative of the
event. It is titled “The Navigator”. US $9750.00
For images, more information, or to place an order,
please see
Contact:
Simon Morris
Sculptor
