Located in Klaksvík, the statue Maður við línustampi (“Man with a Line Tub”) honors the traditional longline fishing that has been vital to the economy and identity of Klaksvík and the Northern Isles for generations.

The sculpture depicts a fisherman with a line tub—a key part of longline fishing—and serves as a lasting tribute to this essential way of life. It was installed as a permanent symbol in connection with the first Fishermen’s Day celebration in Klaksvík.

The artistic concept was created by well-known Faroese artist Archibald Black, with the craftsmanship carried out by Ólavur Samson. The statue is made of iron and stands in a carefully chosen location: at Stongunum, near the entrance to the area where many of the town’s fishing boats are moored and where longline operations are still active on land.

The placement of the statue was intended to ensure it would be visible and meaningful to all who work in or pass through this part of town—a reminder of the deep connection between the sea, the land, and the people who have made a living from both.