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Clinometer
An ornate ebony and gilt brass clinometer. Tube sight and ivory scale 0-15 degrees. Thought to have been used in the Gunnery for finding the correct elevation of artillery pieces so that the shot would reach the target.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV1383 |
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| Type: | Clinometer |
| Display location: | Display - QH |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1650 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 311 x 205 x 56 mm |