Tom Souville Statue

The statue of Tom Souville, in Calais

The statue of Tom Souville pays tribute to a notable figure of the maritime heritage of Calais, near the marina. The Calais audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this monument, a witness of the history of the sailors of the city.

The tribute to a Calais maritime figure

From the Henri Hénon bridge, the testimonies of the Calais heritage are not lacking: on one side, the pleasure boats of the west basin, the main basin of the marina, and on the other, the statue of Tom Souville. The latter pays tribute to a notable figure of the maritime history of Calais, celebrated by the town. Through this monument, Calais honours its sailors and its deep and old link with the sea, which shaped the identity of the port city. The statue invites to remember those who made the maritime renown of Calais, by the water.

What to see

You admire the statue of Tom Souville, a tribute to a notable figure of the maritime heritage of Calais, near the Henri Hénon bridge and the basin of the marina. The monument honours the sailors and the link of the town with the sea. It is a stop for those curious about history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The statue of Tom Souville lies near the Henri Hénon bridge and the marina, in Calais, reachable on foot. It is an open-air work, freely visible from the public space. You discover it during a walk by the water.

Whom does the statue of Tom Souville honour in Calais?

A notable figure of the maritime heritage of Calais, celebrated by the town; through this monument, the city honours its sailors and its deep link with the sea.

Where is the statue of Tom Souville?

Near the Henri Hénon bridge and the marina, in Calais, in France.