plane-table rule

Boxwood frame which fits on plane table. Upper surface graduated 6"-0-6" by 10ths on top and bottom bars, 7.5"-0-7.5" by 10ths on side bars, 0-360 by 30' in both directions around frame. Reverse surface graduated 6"-0-6" by 10ths on top and bottom bars. 7.5"-0-7.5" by 10ths on side bars. 0-180, 180-0 by 30' on three sides of the frame.

Object Details

ID: NAV1442.4
Type: Plane-table rule
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1780
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 8 mm x 417 mm x 357 mm
Parts: Plane-table