Sun compass

Brass, graduated in 1/4 points, quadrantally in degrees, dial dia. 8" (20.4cm). Invented by F.Frasi Patent of 1877 No.2041. Solar compass and automatic true bearing.

Object Details

ID: NAV0354
Type: Sun compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Frasi, F.; Elliott Bros
Date made: After 1900
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 275 mm x 268 mm x 265 mm
Parts: Sun compass