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.

Object Details

ID: NAV0446
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