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Ship's binnacle compass, speedometer, clock, knots
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Ship's binnacle compass, speedometer, clock, knots
Ship's binnacle compass, brass ship's weighted speedometer, photographer's clock and a display case of ship's knots. Date: 20th century
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© Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. / Mary Evans
Brass Brian Case Clock Compass Knot Knots Maritime Photographers Ticehurst Weighted Speedometer
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This 20th-century photograph from the Brian Ticehurst Collection, available through Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the era of grand maritime voyages. The image showcases a ship's binnacle, an essential navigational feature onboard vessels, adorned with a brass compass, weighted speedometer, and a photographer's clock. The binnacle compass, a vital navigational instrument, is prominently displayed at the center. Its glass-enclosed dial, with its distinctive red and white sectors, rotates freely, allowing the mariner to determine their ship's heading. The surrounding brass casing protects the compass from the harsh marine environment. To the right of the compass, a brass weighted speedometer catches the eye. This instrument measures the speed of the ship through the water, providing valuable information to the captain for efficient navigation and fuel consumption. The weighted design helps maintain the speedometer's accuracy by counteracting the effects of the ship's motion. A photographer's clock, likely used to time exposures, sits atop the binnacle. Its intricate design and precision mechanics are a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. A display case filled with various ship's knots, intricately tied and labeled, adds to the rich maritime theme. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and functionality of the tools that once guided ships through the vast expanse of the sea. The combination of the ship's binnacle, brass speedometer, clock, and display case of knots is a captivating reminder of the transport and travel methods that shaped our world in the 20th century.
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