Mariner's compass

Mariner's compass in binnacle. Brass gimbals and compass bowl. Paper card. Binnacle: 35 x 31.5 x 23.5 cm. Oak binnacle box with sliding panel and hinged door. Whale-oil lamp or candle provision for illumination. Card originally by T.Lorkin circa 1805-22. Decorated to 32 points with decorated N & E points.

Object Details

ID: NAV0416
Type: Mariner's compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dollond & Aitchison; Lorkin, Thomas
Date made: circa 1810
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 157 mm