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Description: | CHETWYND & CLARKS PATEN BOATS COMPASS PATT. 181 No 168 18 CAMBRIDGE ST. GLASGOW
Damged in Falkland Islands Battle "Inflexible" First Article received here since War began
Binnacle for picket boat compass of varnished wood. Base of binnacle is provided with rack to accommodate corrector magents, and has provision for the mounting of two oil lamps at side (only one present). Provided with a heavy brass flange at top, to which gimbal ring could be attached. A domed brass hood, with oval glazing and handle at top is present.
O.A. Height 19.5" (49.5cm)
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caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | binnacles Inflexible 1907 | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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