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Description: | E.S. RITCHIE 42551 BOSTON
Sold by T.S. & J.D. NEGUS NEW YORK
Bowl- Black painted brass, filler plug at side, expansion chamber at base under balancing weight. Inside of bowl painted white with four black lubber lines painted on side. Mounted in a black painted brass gimbal ring 6.75" (17.2cm) dia. Attached by two black painted brass "L" brackets to the wooden base upon which ACO 541 is mounted.
Card- Dia. 4,5" (11.4cm) White painted mica (?) with black markings, graduated to 1/4 points and to 360 degs. Attached to a large white float at centre.
Needle- Four needles of circular section are mounted on a framework below card and float.
Pivot-Unsighted
Inscription. Mounted on frame with ACO.541.
caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | submarine compasses liquid compasses | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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