Historic Sites Protection Act – Historic

Escuminac Disaster Monument

Escuminac, New Brunswick

The image presents the commemorative statue, the active fishing wharf, and the view into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

The image presents the commemorative statue, the active fishing wharf, and the view into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Photo: PNB 2005

Recognized
1999
By
Province of New Brunswick

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Description

The Escuminac Disaster Monument Provincial Historic Site consists of the site of the commemorative sculpture by Claude Roussel overlooking the Escuminac Wharf, in the Village of Escuminac, Northumberland County. The sculpture recognizes the Escuminac Disaster.

Heritage value

On June 20, 1959, a devastating storm in Northumberland Strait took the lives of thirty-five fishermen. This event has been described as one of the province’s most tragic natural disasters. This tragedy, which shocked the nation, witnessed heroic acts of bravery and lifesaving seamanship.

The commemorative sculptured statue of three fishermen is by well-known New Brunswick artist Claude Roussel. Lord Beaverbrook, one of New Brunswick’s greatest benefactors, commissioned the work of art for the community’s 10th anniversary of the catastrophe.

SourceNew Brunswick Culture and Sport Secretariat, Heritage Branch, Site File # 91.

Character‑defining elements

Character-defining elements of the Escuminac Disaster Monument Provincial Historic Site include:

  • the commemorative sculpture;
  • the viewscape, including the statue, the active fishing wharf, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

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Location

Escuminac Point Road, Escuminac, New Brunswick, E9A, Canada

47.07911° N, 64.88715° W

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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.