Liquid compass

Liquid compass

Card: A mica band (broken), 1.25" wide attached to the float by four radial arms. The card is white with black markings graduated to quarter points and 0 - 360 in degrees. There is also another 0 - 360 degree markings set 180 degrees out.

Needle: The six flat bar needles in two tiers of three, are all the same length and pointed at each end. Length 7.5" (19 cm). Width 0.9" (2.4 cm).

Pivot: The pivot is incorporated into the high domed float.

O.A. height 3" (7.6 cm)

Object Details

ID: ACO0859
Type: Liquid compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Askaniawerke AG
Date made: 1929
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 65 mm; Diameter: 225 mm
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