Mariner's compass

The compass consists of a red lacquered bowl covered with glass containing a dry-pivot needle. The needle points south.

Object Details

ID: NAV0240.1
Type: Mariner's compass
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Diameter: 108 mm;Overall: 75 mm
Parts: Mariner's compass (Mariner's compass)