Umbriaga.

Umbriaga is a legend among Szczecin sailors, a ginger tomcat who lived at the marina of the Academic Maritime Union in Szczecin in the 1940s. His name, inspired by an Italian film, became synonymous with sailing folklore. Umbriaga often accompanied sailors who, due to restrictions on navigating the Oder River and the Szczecin Lagoon, could only sail on Lake Dąbie during that period. In 1953, the cat disappeared under mysterious circumstances, which only strengthened his legend. The Czapina Channel was named after him by sailors, adding an intriguing narrative to the region's maritime folklore. Years later, Umbriaga also gained new life in culture, becoming the hero of sea shanties and children's books, with his character being used in sailing education. In 2016, the Umbriaga the Cat Award was established, presented to young sailors for achievements in the field. In 2018, a statue of Umbriaga was unveiled in the Avenue of Sailors in Szczecin, highlighting his importance in local culture and sailing history. The statue stands near the sculpture of Captain Kazimierz Haska, emphasizing the relationships and bonds within the sailing community. Umbriaga remains in the memory of the residents as a symbol of sailing passion, whose story connects elements of architecture (the statue), culture (shanties, literature), and local tradition.