Captain on the Helm, also known as Captain at the Helm,[1] is an outdoor bronze sculpture by Michael Martino, installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[2] The statue was donated by the Chicago Lodge of Shipmasters International and dedicated on May 19, 2000. A plaque reads, "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."[3]
Captain on the Helm | |
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Artist | Michael Martino |
Medium | Bronze sculpture |
Location | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Coordinates | 41.890711°N 87.609667°W / 41.890711; -87.609667 |
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