Bare Needle Type

Compass. On back is a handwritten label with a table of variations for places around the world. Paper card, graduated quadrantally 0-360 degs and in points. Bare needle type.

Object Details

ID: NAV0369
Type: Compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Adams, George
Date made: circa 1790
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Adams Collection
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm