Mariner's compass

Mariner's compass in small wooden binnacle

Sailing ship's compass in brass bowl fitted in gimbals in small wooden binnacle.
Graduated to 32 points.

Object Details

ID: NAV0248
Type: Mariner's compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1850
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 140 mm x 226 mm x 245 mm