Patt 1134

Has general shape of an anchor. It is held to the compass by flanges on the "arms" and one at the base. The two counter balances are also situated at the base. The prism is opposite the base and contains a notched sight and black line down the centre. There is also one filter and a tube for carrying an electric light. The prism is moveable by a milled screw.

Object Details

ID: ACO0628
Type: Azimuth Circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1937
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 50 mm x 170 mm x 175 mm
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