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Description: | Boat's compass slung in brass gimbals, the whole contained in a wooden box. The compass card is unusual, being made of mother-of-pearl, the northern half of which is painted black. The north point is indicated by a Harp & Star.
(See letter 25.6.48 in compass file)
Graduated to 32 points.
Fitted with a locking device.
Box 3.9" square (10.0 cm)
Inscription. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | boat compasses | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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