Lodestone
Piece of magnetite, unshaped. The north pole has been marked in white paint 'N'.
Object Details
| ID: | NAV0712 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Lodestone |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1600 |
| People: | Somers, George; Cremer, Mary Bellamy, George |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 70 x 70 x 60 mm |
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