Azimuth compass
Wooden binnacle. Brass bowl on gimbals. Paper card stiffened by a brass ring. Graduation in 1/4 points. Outer ring quadrantal in 30'. One flat needle 1/2" wide. Two brass balance weights. This compass has an azimuth fitting, two hinged sights. Card brake. Fleur-de-lys N point, and heavily decorated E point.
Object Details
| ID: | NAV0300 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Azimuth compass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Elers |
| Date made: | 1792 |
| People: | Duckworth, John Thomas |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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