Description
Course Corrector of the United States Maritime Commission fixed in original wood box. The device is a ten inch disk of three rings and has an indicator arm with two thumb screws.
The device is used to assist calculating true, magnetic or compass course base upon variation and deviation.
Date: 1940 – 1950
HWL case: 4.5x30x30 cm
D corrector: 25.5 cm
Signed: not signed
Origin: USA
More nautical instruments can be seen at www.archipel-img.com
Condition: in good and working condition, wear consistent with age and use
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Archipel
Welcome to the catalogue of Archipel International Maritime Gallery, specialist in nautical antiques and collectables.
Archipel International Maritime Galery in the Netherlands, sets itself to maritime objects, globes and sea charts of before 1900. The managing director worked as officer with the mercantile marine and the Royal Navy. As curator he was connected to one of the University Museums in the Netherlands. As seaman and curator he has a lot of knowledge of naval history. The entire Archipel collection can be found at the site Archipel-img.com.