Heeling error instrument

Brass clock-shaped instrument. The needle rests across centre of dial on agate bearing in brass mount. Provided with needle lifter.

Object Details

ID: ACO0080
Type: Heeling error instrument
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dover, A. W.
Date made: 1893
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm x 111 mm x 122 mm; Diameter: 111 mm