Bare Needle Type

Miners compass in wooden case, fitted with two sight vanes. Graduated from 1-32. Bare needle type fitted with locking device.

Object Details

ID: NAV0427
Type: Mining compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Whitehurst, Jne
Date made: 1757
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 24 mm x 298 mm x 133 mm