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How do I use a compass on the ocean?
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To use a compass while on the ocean, hold the compass in front of you. One end of the needle will point toward north, and the other will face south. Determine where you are by examining the markings on the dial. You can then use a deviation card to chart your course. On 1stDibs, find a selection of compasses.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass.
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baroque cabinet with pull down writing desk table top and interior drawers.
Both the exterior and the interior cabinet panels has the a four-pointed star decor, representing the com...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$2,320 Sale Price
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Nautical Steel Compass Course Heading Instrument
Located in Nantucket, MA
An old school nautical instrument used on the bridge of the ship. A steel body with bakelite and brass turning knobs at the top. The Captain would chart the course and enter the co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. T...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian.
Category
Vintage 1970s Russian Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
