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steering compass
Steering compass and binnacle 10.75 x 10.75 x 10" (27.3 x 27.3 x 25.4cm). Binnacle has two hinged doors. The compass is unusual type with a lead ring which can be controlled during rough weather. Various parts missing. Pivot spring, pivot for bowl and brass ring found in binnacle. Bowl pivotted on central pin. No gimbals.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV0446 |
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| Type: | Compass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Bramah & Sons |
| Date made: | circa 1840 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund. |
| Measurements: | Bowl: 130 mm |
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