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Mariner's compass card

Wooden box, no bowl. Graduated in 1/4 points, NW-NE 45- 0-45 degrees, SE -SW 45-0-45 degrees. A lubber's point of thread is fitted; this is stretched on a brass frame which may be moved in a groove to act as card brake. The needle is a flat iron bar type, pointed at both ends. The pivot fits into an agate cap.
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Object Details

ID: NAV0294
Type: Mariner's compass card
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Willis, J.
Date made: 1820
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 159 mm;Overall: 9 mm
Parts: Mariner's compass card