Gloucester, << GLAHS tuhr, >> Massachusetts (pop. 29,729), has been an important fishing center since colonial days. Gloucester lies in northeastern Massachusetts near the tip of Cape Ann, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) from Boston. Gloucester fishing crews are noted for their skill and daring. A statue, Fishermen’s Memorial, overlooks the small, well-protected harbor of Gloucester. The city constructed it as a tribute to the many people from Gloucester who have lost their lives in fishing accidents.
The processing of fish and manufacture of fish products rank as the city’s chief industries. Gloucester is a famous summer resort. It was settled in 1623 and incorporated as a city in 1873.
