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Azimuth compass
Prototype azimuth compass in a wooden box. Designed by James R. Napier, a prototype. Card of 8 parallel rods (magnets) from which Kelvin card was developed. Napier and Thomson worked together. Graduated 0-360 degs. Fitted with azimuth mirror. Stop device.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV0376 |
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| Type: | Azimuth compass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Napier, James |
| Date made: | circa 1850 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm; Diameter: 97 mm |
| Parts: | Azimuth compass |