Captain of the Helm - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 53.445 W 087° 36.589
16T E 449410 N 4637826
This sculpture is near the entrance to Chicago's Navy Pier.
Waymark Code: WMBYZ6
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2011
Views: 10
This sculpture by Michael Martino is entitled "Captain of the Helm" and honors shipmasters.
Its plaque reads:
"Dedicated this 19th day of May, in the Year 2000. To those courageous mariners who guided their ships through perilous waters, carrying cargo and people. Their contributions have been so much a part of our history. May they never be forgotten.
International Shipmasters Association, Chicago Lodge No. 3.
Sculptor: Michael Martino."
Sector of the workforce: Ship Captains
Created or Donated by which group: 2000 by International Shipmasters Association
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