'Bosun' liquid compass

Made:
1950-1967 in London
'Bosun' modern liquid yacht steering compass on gimbal

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'Bosun' modern liquid yacht steering compass on gimbal
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"Bosun" modern liquid yacht steering compass on gimbal, with mounting bracket and plastic retaining screw, by Heath Marine, London, 1950-1967

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1967-36
Materials:
complete, plastic (unidentified), alcohol, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 66 mm x 187 mm x 217 mm, 1.445kg
type:
compass (direction indicator)
credit:
South Western Marine Factors Ltd.

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