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A Perilous Journey: live in conversation
Learn about refugee crossings at sea from those who have experienced it, who are representing it, and who are involved in rescue missions today
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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 winners
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What is the Merchant Navy?
Discover the role and history of the commercial shipping fleet – and its connections with Royal Museums Greenwich
Dog that dived to the bottom of the ocean surfaces at the National Maritime Museum
A toy that journeyed to the very bottom of the ocean has been donated to the National Maritime Museum.
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Sun compass
Sun compass - aircraft
Sun compass adjusting tool
Sun compass box
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Sun compass box lid
Sun compass gnomen
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Sun compass shade
Sun compass shadow pointer
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Sun compass time plate
surveying & navigational t&e: compass, sun
surveying & navigational t&e: compass, sun(micklethwaite distant reading)
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Cole
Cole, J. H.
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London Name Plate Mfg Co
Philips Orient S A
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Mark II sun compass (Sun compass gnomen)
Mark II sun compass (Sun compass gnomen)
Sun compass adjusting tool
Mark II sun compass (Sun compass gnomen)
Howard Mk II (Sun compass time plate)
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