Compass card

Card for a boat's compass.

Card: A mica card attached to the float. The card is white marked in black. The graduations are to quarter points.

Needle: The two edge bar needles are attached to the float. Dims 3.5" (8.8 cm) x 0.5" (1.2 cm)

Pivot: The jewelled pivot is incorporated into the float and can be removed by a screw at the top of the dome.

O.A. height 1.25" (3.3 cm)

Object Details

ID: ACO1051
Type: Compass card
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1924
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: 108 x 32 mm