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Beam compass

Beam compass made of brass and wood, with an extension arm, in a wooden box. One of the brass parts is inscribed 'R96', which is presumably a number allocated by the Hydrographic Office.

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Object Details

ID:	NAV0513
Type:	Beam compass
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Cox, William Charles
Date made:	circa 1840
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements:	Overall: 18 mm x 992 mm x 70 mm