Bare Needle Type

Surveying compass

Graduated quadrantally 0 - 360 degrees and in points. Bare needle.
Base 5.75" x 5.75" (14.5 cm x 14.5 cm)

Object Details

ID: NAV0250
Type: Surveying compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Culpeper, Edmund
Date made: circa 1700
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm x 142 mm x 142 mm