The Maritime Soul of Norfolk: The Life and Legacy of Rowland Fisher In the salt-sprayed coastal town of Gorleston, Suffolk, a profound connection to the sea was forged long before a brush ever touched canvas. Born in 1885, Rowland Fisher was destined to be shaped by the rhythmic tides of the English coast. As the son of a master mariner, his childhood was steeped in the lore of the ocean and the intricate craftsmanship of seafaring li…