Path indicator and binnacle

Black painted metal case mounted on top of a grey painted metal pedestal 6" (15.2cm) dia. At centre of one side of case is dial marker "Port and Starboard" with a pointer which is moved by a brass knob at centre. Above the dial is a glazed arc through which a vertical compass card, graduated to 1/4 points and to 360 degs, can be seen. an electric lamp in a tubular fitting is mounted at front.

Object Details

ID: ACO0666
Type: Path indicator and binnacle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Henry Hughes & Son Limited
Date made: circa 1932
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 1620 mm x 457 mm x 406 mm x 75 kg
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