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Description

Bronze sculpture of a small boat on a huge wave, with a relief bust on the plaque. The monument stands in front of Parrilla's house.

Inscription(s)

"El Tela" Autor: José Aradas García

Andrés Parilla el patrón qui arriesgó su vida cuando el pesquero "TELA" suffro un ataque terrorista el 16 de agosto de 1978, a pesar de las graves heridas, se mantuvo en el puente de mando, alejando el barco de la costa y salvando con su valor la vida de sus compañeros. Esta escultura es un homenaje a todos los marinos que fueron asesinados, herides o secuestrados en la costa africana.

Andrés Parilla The skipper who risked his life when the fishing boat "Tela" suffered a terrorist attack on 16th August 1978, despite of the serious injuries, he remained on the bridge, moving the boat away from the coast and saving with his courage the life of his companions. This sculpture is a tribute to all the sailors who were killed, wounded or kidnapped on the coast of Africa

Signature

Sculptor

• José Luis Aradas García, Spanish-Canarian sculptor of Teguise.

Sources & Information

• Lancelot Digital, 26 February 2014, Teguise inaugura una escultura en homenaje al marinero en la figura de Andrés Parrilla,
  and 28 February 2014, Teguise ya tiene su escultura en homenaje al marinero en la figura de Andrés Parrilla
• Diario de Lanzarote, 2 December 2012, Teguise homenajea al patrón del ´Tela´ herido en las aguas saharauis en 1978.

Tags

• Town: Teguise
• Comunidad autónoma: Lanzarote
• Country: Spain
• Aradas García, José
• Fisherman
• Parrilla Acuña, Andrés
• Sea Captain
• Ship / boat

Location (N 29°3'36" - W 13°33'38")

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