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. An 8” Thomson’s compass and binnacle, intended to be used as a standard for small ships. In its construction it is generally similar to ACO1459, except that the verge glass has a centre fitting on which the azimuth mirror would pivot. The ca
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National Maritime Museum

. Base of box for the dry card compass
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. Binnacle fittings which are four bolts, nuts and washers and also part of a broken brass bolt from the binnacle.
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. Bowl-Brass, black painted lubber line. Weighted at base. Boss in centre of verge glass which serves the double purpose of retaining the card on the pivot and providing a socket for a shadow pin. Card-Dia. 6" (15.2cm) "Kelvin light dry type&quo
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. Bowl-Brass, black painted lubber line. Weighted at base. Brass verge ring and glass with location stud at centre for azimuth mirror. Other side of stud has cup into which pivot of card fits. Card-8" Kelvin light dry card. White with black markings
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. Bowl-Dia.7.1" (18cm) Bronze painted brass with weight attached to base. Inside of bowl painted white with a black lubber line painted on side. Brass boss in centre of verge glass which serves the double purpose of retaining the card on the pivot an
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. Dry card compass box lid part. Felt from the inside of the box lid.
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. Lid of box for the dry card compass
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. Parallel rule Ebony. Steel fittings. Leather case
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