Mannen vid ratten - Mariehamn, Aland Islands
N 60° 05.812 E 019° 55.595
34V E 440303 N 6662684
The sculpture of the sailor is located at the Aland Maritime Museum
Waymark Code: WM18M59
Location: Aland Islands
Date Posted: 08/21/2023
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The man at the helm is a sculpture of a sailor looking out to sea. The sculpture is made of bronze and placed on a granite plinth.
The sculpture was made by the artist Emil Cedercreutz in 1936.
It is set up to pay tribute to the men from Aland who have lost their lives at sea and is located at the Aland Maritime Museum.
The following text can be read on the granite plinth:
"Till minne av de ålänningar som funnit sin grav i haven"
(In memory of the Aland people who found their graves at sea)
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Mannen vid ratten (The man at the helm)
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Emil Cedercreutz
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 7/31/1936
Materials used: granite - bronze
Location: Aland Maritime Museum
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