Bare Needle Type
Miners compass in wooden case, fitted with two sight vanes. Graduated from 1-32. Bare needle type fitted with locking device.
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Object details
| ID: | NAV0427 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Mining compass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Whitehurst, Jne |
| Date made: | 1757 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 24 mm x 298 mm x 133 mm |