Azimuth compass
Metal azimuth compass instrument in wooden box also containing three metal bars, a needle or gnomon, a bearing disc and two gimballed rotating scales. Possibly used as a sun compass. Similar to NAV0429 (Azimuth dial).
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Object Details
ID: | NAV0452 |
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Type: | Azimuth compass |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Henry Hughes & Son Limited |
Date made: | circa 1910 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 226 mm x 175 mm x 160 mm |
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