"The memorial is a landmark in Newlyn's long fishing history, one where we can now pay tribute to 100 and more fishermen lost at sea from harbours all around Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly since 1940; and to hundreds before that down the centuries."

He thanked all who donated over the past two years to make it come about and said Newlyn's fishing industry stemmed from the 15th century.

"The port's heroes, fishing heritage and artistic reputation have throughout spanned the globe. That spirit of enterprise, initiative, energy, and independence still rules today and there are new harbour plans in action for Newlyn fishermen of the 21st century and beyond.

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