Mechanical log
Register-Cylindrical brass body with distances indicated by a pointer on a circular enamel dial, graduated 0-100. A brass shoe is fitted at end of body enabling attachment to taffrail.
Rotator-Cylindrical brass body 2" (5cm) diameter with four brass fins. A towing eye is fitted to the tapered end.
The two pieces of apparatus are connected by the Regulator consisting of a rope bridle which has a wooden crossbar at centre.
In wooden box with instructions for use pasted in lid.
Rotator-Cylindrical brass body 2" (5cm) diameter with four brass fins. A towing eye is fitted to the tapered end.
The two pieces of apparatus are connected by the Regulator consisting of a rope bridle which has a wooden crossbar at centre.
In wooden box with instructions for use pasted in lid.
Object Details
| ID: | NAV0758 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Mechanical log |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1870 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 97 mm x 420 mm x 100 mm |
| Parts: | Mechanical log |