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Gunner's quadrant
This Gunner's quadrant is used to help determine the elevation of a gun barrel. It is fitted with a spirit level and five hinged sights. The front is signed 'Dominicus Lusuerg F Romae Anno 1695'. The reverse has an adjustable mounting for a support pole and is enscribed 'Pro Elevatione Bombardae'.
Front fitted with sights and pivotted alidade.
Engraved with 90 deggres scale and 90 grid .
Designede to be used on a pole mounting.
Front fitted with sights and pivotted alidade.
Engraved with 90 deggres scale and 90 grid .
Designede to be used on a pole mounting.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV1035 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Gunner's quadrant |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Lusuerg, Dominicus |
| Date made: | 1695 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 78 x 164 x 163 mm |