Captain on the Helm - Chicago, Illinois
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paulspaper
N 41° 53.442 W 087° 36.582
16T E 449419 N 4637820
The Captain on the Helm statue is at Navy Pier on Lake Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM5JXC
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2009
Views: 18
This bronze statue is at a fitting place on Lake Michigan. 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.
Relevent website: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
24 hours
Entrance fees (if any):
Free
Date dedicated: 05/19/2000
Sponsor(s): International Shipmasters Association, Chicago Lodge No. 3
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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