Mariner's compass
Bowl-Dia. 6.7" (17cm) Black painted wooden bowl, glazed, detachable wooden base. Inside of bowl painted white with black lubber line painted on side. Mounted in a brass gimbal ring 7.9" (20cm) dia. which is attached within a wooden box 9.45 x 9.45 x 5.9" (24 x 24 x 15cm) with sliding wooden lid with brass handle at top.
Card-Dia. 5.1" (13cm) White paper card with black markings. Graduated to 32 points with decorated East point and quadrantally in degrees from East & West points. Brass pivot cap mounted at centre.
Card-Dia. 5.1" (13cm) White paper card with black markings. Graduated to 32 points with decorated East point and quadrantally in degrees from East & West points. Brass pivot cap mounted at centre.
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Object Details
ID: | NAV0451 |
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Type: | Mariner's compass |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Chopitel |
Date made: | 1790 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 149 mm x 236 mm x 238 mm |