Bearing Instrument
Bowl-Brass painted black. Lead weight in bottom. Set in gimbals. White lubber mark.
Card-Brass with black markings graduated to points and quadrantally in degrees. Three studs for turning card.
Azimuth Circle-Back sight. Hinged slit and peephole with two filters. Front sight with hinged open arch and thread, jet reflector plate and two studs for turning.
Card-Brass with black markings graduated to points and quadrantally in degrees. Three studs for turning card.
Azimuth Circle-Back sight. Hinged slit and peephole with two filters. Front sight with hinged open arch and thread, jet reflector plate and two studs for turning.
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Object Details
ID: | ACO0084 |
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Type: | Bearing Instrument |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | Unknown |
People: | Friend, Matthew Curling |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory |
Measurements: | Overall: 150 mm x 205 mm x 205 mm |