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Recipiangle
Semi-circle-Brass 3.7" (9.3cm) radius. Graduated 0-90, 0-90. An engraved rectangle at centre is graduated in hours 0-12-0, 0-12-0, and inscribed VMBRA, VMBRA, RECTA, VERSA. Decorated with scroll work.
Arms-Two brass arms 7.25" (18.4cm) long with brass points are attached to lower part of semi-circle, one pivoted at centre, the other fixed. Each fitted with a small sight vane at end.
Arms-Two brass arms 7.25" (18.4cm) long with brass points are attached to lower part of semi-circle, one pivoted at centre, the other fixed. Each fitted with a small sight vane at end.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV1446 |
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| Type: | Recipiangle |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1650 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 20 mm x 260 mm x 95 mm |