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Shipbuilding Statues

The Question: What is the term for the carved decorative feminine figure found on the bow of wooden ships? The Answer: Those are called…

Brewer's: Statue

The largest ever made was the Colossos of Rhodes; the next largest is the statue of Bavaria, erected by Louis I., King of Bavaria. The Bartholdi statue of Liberty is also worthy of mention…

The Statue of Liberty

    The Statue of Liberty (“Liberty Enlightening the World”) is a 225-ton, steel-reinforced copper female figure, 151 ft 1 in. (46.05 m) in height, facing the ocean from Liberty Island1 in New…

Liberty, Statue of

(Encyclopedia) Liberty, Statue of, statue on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay, commanding the entrance to New York City. Liberty Island, c.10 acres (4 hectares), formerly Bedloe's Island (renamed…

Transporting the Statue of Liberty

The Question: What was the name of the vessel that brought the Statue of Liberty to America? The Answer: French sculptor Frederic Auguste…

Weight of Statue of Liberty

The Question: How much does the Statue of Liberty weigh? The Answer: Here are the numbers you are looking for regarding the Statue of Liberty (…

Statue of Liberty's Tablet

The Question: What does it say on the tablet the Statue of Liberty is holding? The Answer: The inscription on the tablet in her left hand reads…

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

The Question: I would like information regarding the Statue of Zeus at Olympia. I desperately need it to complete an assignment. The only sites I can find just have…

Brewer's: In Statu Quo

In Stat'u Quo or In statu quo ante (Latin). In the condition things were before the change took place. Thus, two nations arming for war may agree to lay down arms on condition that all…

The Statue of Liberty Quiz

Welcome to the Statue of Liberty quiz! The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy and attracts millions of visitors each year. How much do you know about this iconic landmark? Take…