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Mariner's compass card
Mariner's compass card
Card-Dia. 6.22 (15.7cm) Mica covered with paper, black with white markings. Graduated to 1/4 points. Brass jewelled pivot cap mounted at centre. Blob of sealing wax for balancing on back of card.
Needle-Length 6" (15.2cm) Single flat bar needle with expanded centre, to accommodate the brass pivot cap.
Card-Dia. 6.22 (15.7cm) Mica covered with paper, black with white markings. Graduated to 1/4 points. Brass jewelled pivot cap mounted at centre. Blob of sealing wax for balancing on back of card.
Needle-Length 6" (15.2cm) Single flat bar needle with expanded centre, to accommodate the brass pivot cap.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV0285.1 |
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| Type: | Mariner's compass card |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | Unknown |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 14 mm |
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Mariner's compass
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