Marina del Rey in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Helmsman
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 20, 2018
1. The Helmsman Marker
For many years, this statue stood in front of, and was a trademark for, the world renowned Helms Bakery on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles.
On October 6, 1971, it was generously donated to the Marina by the Helms family. In 1975, through the generosity of the Marina’s yacht clubs, it was provided with a new helm.
Erected 1975.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features.
Location. 33° 58.573′ N, 118° 26.78′ W. Marker is in Marina del Rey, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from Mindanao Way, one mile west of Lincoln Boulevard. Located at the end of Mindenao Way, in Burton Chase Park, overlooking the harbor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marina del Rey Small Craft Harbor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marina del Rey (approx. ¾ mile away); History of Ballona Lagoon (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gabrielino-Tongva People (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dodd Playa Del Rey Residence (approx. 1.1 miles away); Venice Canals (approx.
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. — The Helms Bakery.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 20, 2018
2. The Helmsman Marker and Statue
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 20, 2018
3. The Helmsman
circa 1960
4. The Helmsman
At the original location, in front of the Helms Bakery on Venice Blvd. This photo hangs on the wall upstairs above the door in the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on January 10, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 24, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
