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What is a sea compass called?
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A sea compass is known as a gyroscopic compass or gyrocompass. A gyroscopic compass is favored for ships because it’s a non-magnetic compass based on the rotation of the earth to dictate direction, unaffected by the ship’s steel hull. Shop a collection of vintage compasses on 1stDibs.
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Victorian Brass & Wood Ship Binnacle
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass and wood ship binnacle with 2 red balls
Category
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
British Pattern Ships Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Royal Navy ships binnacle. Brass plate is engraved Patt0183, No. C481, The Ontario Hughes Owen Co
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is
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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
Large British Ships Binnacle with brass hood, brass compensating ball brackets, brass nameplate
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships binnacle with mushroom top, gimballed compass, three legged stand
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality nineteenth century ships binnacle from John Hand and Sons. Mushroom top with oil
Category
Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
