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. Wooden frame containing five photographs of representative compass cards collected for exhibition in Norway in 1949.
1. Two needles in form of a parallelogram, 17th & 18th Centuries.
2. Single flat needle as used in Dr.Knight's compass. 1750-17
1949
National Maritime Museum
. Wooden frame containing four photographs of three compasses of particular interest, collected for exhibition in Norway in 1949.
Crew's Liquid Azimuth Compass 1813.ACO.151
Jenning's Insulated compass 1817 ACO.14
Card for Jenning's Compass
1949
National Maritime Museum
50 centimos. 50 centimos piece. Obverse: Fouled anchor and part of a steering wheel. Legend: 'ESPANA 1949'. Reverse: Four shields of arms. Inscription: '50 CENTIMOS'.
1949
National Maritime Museum
Canadian Forces Decoration medal, 1949-1952. Awarded to Captain Edmond Oswald Ormsby RCN. Obverse: Head of King George VI (L). Legend: "GEORGVS VI D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX: FID:DEF:". Reverse: Royal Cypher on maple leaves with crown above and RAF-styl
1949
National Maritime Museum
Farewell to old 'Implacable'. Drawn aboard HMS 'Finisterre', December 1949. Depicts Admiral of the Fleet Sir Algernon Willis, his French counterpart, and another on the bridge observing the operation, which saw 'Implacable' (
1949
National Maritime Museum
Marine Bubble Sextant box. Box for the bubble sextant. With a leather strap.
1949
National Maritime Museum
Marine Bubble Sextant spare eyepiece unit. Spare eyepiece unit for the bubble sextant.
1949
National Maritime Museum
Marine Bubble Sextant. The sextant has a casing of black-lacquered alloy and artificial materials, with black plastic fittings. It houses optical equipment, a clockwork averaging mechanism, electrical equipment, and a rubber eyecup. The instrument has thr
1949
National Maritime Museum
Mary (1660); Royal/ceremonial vessel; Yacht. Scale: 1:40. A full hull model of the Royal Yacht ‘Mary’ circa 1660, built in ‘bread and butter’ fashion. The model is decked, equipped and fully rigged with the sails set. It has been c
1949
National Maritime Museum
Paddle passenger steamer ‘Royal Eagle’ (1932). Scenic starboard side backdrop for the paddle passenger steamer Royal Eagle (1932).
1949
National Maritime Museum
Paddle passenger steamer ‘Royal Eagle’ (1932). Scenic starboard side backdrop for the paddle passenger steamer Royal Eagle (1932).
1949
National Maritime Museum
Prize medal, Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Awarded to Sir Harold Spencer Jones. Obverse: Mercury amid clouds, stars and Moon in its first quarter. Legend: "ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC". Reverse: A wreath of laurel knotted at its b
1949
National Maritime Museum
PS Royal Eagle (1932); Passenger vessel; Recreation vessel; Excursion steamer. Scale: 1:96. A radio-controlled model which is proportionately accurate above the waterline but has an exaggerated hull form below waterline to accommodate equipment and to aid
1949
National Maritime Museum
PS Royal Eagle (1932); Passenger vessel; Recreation vessel; Excursion steamer. Scenic port side backdrop for the paddle passenger steamer Royal Eagle (1932).
1949
National Maritime Museum
PS Royal Eagle (1932); Passenger vessel; Recreation vessel; Excursion steamer. Scenic starboard side backdrop for the paddle passenger steamer Royal Eagle (1932).
1949
National Maritime Museum
Radar Mk. 1 Display Unit Type 155. This is an early model of a marine radar that was installed in the merchant vessel SS 'Birdwood' in 1949. It consists of a display unit on a pedestal mounting. The display screen is 5 inches (127 mm) in diamete
1949
National Maritime Museum
The Confederation of Canada and Newfoundland. Dollar struck to mark the Confederation of Canada and Newfoundland. Obverse: Head of King George VI (left). Legend: 'GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX'. Reverse: Port broadside view of a three-masted vessel
1949
National Maritime Museum
The Confederation of Canada and Newfoundland. Dollar struck to mark the Confederation of Canada and Newfoundland. Obverse: Head of King George VI (left). Legend: 'GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX'. Reverse: Port broadside view of a three-masted vessel
1949
National Maritime Museum
The Sailing Barge Lord Roberts at St Katherine's Dock. A screen print of the sailing barge 'Lord Roberts' at the St Katharine Dock, Wapping. Signed by artist.
1949
National Maritime Museum
Women's Royal Naval Service uniform: pattern 1939-52. Director WRNS monkey jacket with one broad stripe and 4 medal ribbons - OBE, Defence 1939 - 1945, War 1939 - 1945 and Coronation 1953.
1949
National Maritime Museum
Ägare:/1903-52/: Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft Neptun A.G. Hemort: Bremen.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Ägare:/1923-40, 1945-57/: Dampskibsselskabet Baltic A/S. Hemort: Köbenhavn.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Ägare:/1929-53/: O.H.G. Aug. Bolten, Wm. Miller´s Nachfolger. Hemort: Hamburg.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Ägare:/1948-49/: Compania Maritima Bernando S.A. Hemort: Panama City.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
"House of Tomorrow" exhibition at Exhibition Building, Melbourne, 1949 [sitting-room] Wolfgang Sievers
Taken some time in 1949
National Library of Australia Commons
Alex Nypl (Newman) with Pavel Zurek at Woomera Camp
Taken some time in 1949
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority rush party at FSU
Taken some time in 1949
State Library and Archives of Florida
Asp. Jan Friberg ombord på Ascania under Sjövärnskårens resa till Canada, sommaren 1949.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Avlösning förestår i telefonväxeln. Förbindelselottor i tjänst vid marinens stridsledningsspel.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Billy Bowlegs III: Brighton Reservation, Florida
Taken some time in 1949
State Library and Archives of Florida
Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams: Sarasota, Florida
Taken some time in 1949
State Library and Archives of Florida
Bow view of Anniversary Regatta flagship HMAS AUSTRALIA II in Farm Cove, 1949
Taken some time in 1949
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Building goods locomotive 5801, Eveleigh Workshops, Redfern, Sydney, 1949 / R. Bean
Taken some time in 1949
State Library of New South Wales collection
Byggd av S.A. des Forges & Chantiers de la Méditerranée, La Seyne.
Ombyggd 1955 från ångare till motorfartyg.
Ägare:/1966-72/: Pacificmar S.A. Hemort: Monrovia.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Charlie Micco with his grandchildren: Brighton Reservation, Florida
Taken some time in 1949
State Library and Archives of Florida
CM. viceamiral H. Strömbeck inspekterar jagaren Ölands besättning.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Creek in flood at Ernabella, South Australia, 1949 [transparency] /
Taken some time in 1949
National Library of Australia Commons
Creeping plant covers St. Andrew's Church of England at Lutwyche, 1949
Taken some time in 1949
State Library of Queensland, Australia
Depåfartyget Patricia och 1:a ubåtsdivisionen (Sjöormen, Najad och Sjöhästen) vid Skeppsholmen i Stockholm år 1949.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Det finns alltid jobb ombord.
Övningsfartyget Gladan på väg till England.
1 January 1949
Sjöhistoriska museet
Dignitaries delivering gift from the city of Austin to the people of Israel
Taken some time in 1949
Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest
Dr. Morris Shapiro breaks ground for the Variety Club Heart Hospital, Minneapolis
Taken some time in 1949
Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest
Dry creek bed at Ernabella, South Australia, 1949 [transparency] /
Taken some time in 1949
National Library of Australia Commons
Enligt AB Flygtrafik Bengtsfors: "Heestrand Slottet fr berget Bohuslän".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt AB Flygtrafik Bengtsfors: "Ljungskile Restenässkolan Bohuslän".
Enligt text på fotot: "Ulvesund Restenässkolan".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt AB Flygtrafik Bengtsfors: "Råssö motsols Bohuslän".
Enligt text på fotot: "Parti från Råssön (Orust)".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Abrahamsson, Herr Hugo Stenungsund".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Abrahamsson, Herr Roy Bö Svanesund".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Alexandersson, Herr Arnold Kollugneröd Här".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Andersson, Fru Anna Kristina".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Andersson, Fru Anna Kristina".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Andersson, Raymond Stenungsund".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Andersson, Roy, Olseröd, Skårby".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Andreasson, AnnBritt Bräcke, Svenshögen".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Hedegärd, Brudpar Glasmästareg. 11 A Gbg".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Enligt fotografens journal nr 7 19441950: "Reinholdsson, Herr Egon Havsviken 3 Här".
1 January 1949
Bohusläns museum
Försvarsminister Allan Vougt och överste Crevell framför en flygmotor typ Rolls-Royce Griffon på utställning vid Arméns underofficersskola (Försvarets läroverk) i Uppsala 1949.
1 January 1949
Armémuseum, Stockholm, Sweden
Four men looking out at the sea, Gold Coast, Australia, 1949
Taken some time in 1949
State Library of Queensland, Australia