Reversing holder for a deep sea thermometer

Reversing holder for a deep sea thermometer. Rectangular frame; three-bladed propeller and trip mechanism at one end. A second frame pivots within the outer frame, released by the propeller mechanism, and carries two circular recesses. There are two clamps on the outside frame, for the cable. In a pine box, labelled 'N10. S94'.

Object Details

ID: NAV1763
Collection: Oceanography
Type: Reversing holder for a deep sea thermometer
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1943-1973; Unknown
Credit: Transferred from the Institute of Oceanographic Sciences, Deacon Laboratory
Measurements: Overall: 100 mm x 672 mm x 160 mm
Parts: Reversing holder for a deep sea thermometer