Type O.2

Liquid compass-"Courageous" type
Bowl: Brass painted grey. Held in white metal holder. Black on inside with metal lubber spike. Fill hole unsighted. Tripod attachment at base.
Card: Small white strip marked in black, graduated to 360 degrees and to four cardinal points. Eight damper arms. Black float at centre.
Needle: Two needles slung beneath card.
Pivot: Unsighted
Azimuth Circle: Has lock and spirit level. Prism and reflector mirror. wire lubber runs across glass. Has light bulb holder. Clips onto verge.

Object Details

ID: ACO0349
Type: Liquid compass - aircraft
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Air Ministry
Date made: 1935
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 140 mm; Diameter: 165 mm
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