Cornish sculptor Tom Leaper has completed his work on the Newlyn memorial to fishermen lost at sea.The life-sized bronze statue is of a fisherman looking out to sea and will be a permanent memorial to those who fished from all harbours in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

"The latest generous donation has come from Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, via his benevolent fund," said Douglas Williams, who has helped the fund-raising efforts.

"We are most grateful for this gift and proud that he is linked with the he charity. The fund-raising has topped £40,000 toward a target of £50,000."

Fund-raising is set to continue with events during the summer and at Newlyn Fish Festival during the Bank Holiday weekend.

Recent donors have also included the Seamen's Institute Trust of Penzance, Barclays Bank and St Michael's Mount.

It was in 2005 that fund-raising by the local committee began. There has been great support from the fishing industry and the artistic community, with donations also received from individuals and charities throughout the country. Mr Williams added: "Penzance Town Council and Penwith District Council have been strong supporters from the onset."

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