Compass binnacle

Portuguese Navy and Alfeite Shipyard1999

Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória | A journey through time
Almada, Portugal

Compass protection case. The compass works according to the Earth's magnetic field and provided the visible direction (through the compass rose) to which the bow (front) of the ship is heading.

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Title: Compass binnacle
Creator: Portuguese Navy, Alfeite Shipyard
Date Created: 1999
Location: Alfeite, Almada, Portugal
Type: Nautical

Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória | A journey through time

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