Azimuth Sight

Mark VI azimuth sight.

Grey painted 'Y' shaped frame. One end of frame fitted with a hinged sight vane 3.0" (7.6 cm) high, with slit sight. The other end is fitted with a frame carrying a hinged open frame sight vane 2.5" (6.4 cm) high, with thread, a dark glass reflector and spirit level.

Object Details

ID: ACO1313
Type: Azimuth Sight
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Beck-Lee Corp
Date made: 1942
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 55 mm x 135 mm x 82 mm