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Fathom scale for depth sounder

Late nineteenth century fathom scale, made by James White of Glasgow and designed by Sir William Thomson (1824-1907). Patent for this type of gauge taken out circa 1870.

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Object details

ID:	ZBA0452
Type:	Fathom scale for depth sounder
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	White, James
Date made:	circa 1890
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 14 x 404 x 25 mm