Patt 1152

Has general shape of an anchor without crossbar at the top. The prism has a notched sight and a line down the centre. There is one circular filter. Both prism and filter can be moved by the same milled screw. At opposite end to prism there is a moveable flange that can be opened and shut to secure circle to compass.

Object Details

ID: ACO0629
Type: Azimuth Circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Admiralty Compass Observatory
Date made: 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 50 mm x 120 mm x 155 mm