Compass card

Card for a liquid compass.

Card: A mica card attached to a domed float. The card is white with black markings graduated to half points.

Needle: Two edge bar needles attached to float. Dims 3.5" x 0.5" (9 cm x 1.2 cm)

Pivot: The pivot is incorporated into the float and can be removed by a screw to the top of the dome. The float is attached by studs to the card.

O.A. Height 1.25" (3.4 cm)

Object Details

ID: ACO1045
Type: Compass card
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Edward John Dent & Co.
Date made: circa 1890
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
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