Compass card

Card for a liquid compass.
An overhead compass card.

Card: A mica card attached direct to the needles. The card is white with black markings graduated to quarter points.

Needle: The two needles are both enclosed in metal tubes which are attached to the float.
Length 6" (15.3 cm)

Pivot: The pivot cap is incorporated into the domed float and the jewel can be removed by a screw on the top of the dome.

O.A. height 1.75" (4.6 cm)

Object Details

ID: ACO1063
Type: Compass card
Display location: Not on display
Creator: D. Pearson, D
Places: City of Kingston upon Hull
Date made: circa 1920
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: 222 x 43 mm
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