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Boat's compass
Boat's compass slung in brass gimbals, the whole contained in a wooden box. The compass card is unusual, being made of mother-of-pearl, the northern half of which is painted black. The north point is indicated by a Harp & Star.
(See letter 25.6.48 in compass file)
Graduated to 32 points.
Fitted with a locking device.
Box 3.9" square (10.0 cm)
(See letter 25.6.48 in compass file)
Graduated to 32 points.
Fitted with a locking device.
Box 3.9" square (10.0 cm)
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV0256 |
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| Type: | Boat's compass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Browning, John |
| Date made: | circa 1861 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 65 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm |