Bearing Plate

This is a solid brass plate graduated quadrantally in degrees and to 8 points. It has a moveable diameter which carries the hinged sights which can be locked up right by small levers. The back sight is a slit which has a moveable shade attached. There is a notch at the top. The fore sight is an open arch and thread. there is a screw at the centre of the plate.

Object Details

ID: ACO0465
Type: Bearing Plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Froment
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 45 mm; Diameter: 190 mm
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