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. It´s protected by the binnacle
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Title: Compass
Creator: Portuguese Navy, Alfeite Shipyard
Date Created: 2000
Location: Alfeite, Almada, Portugal
Type: Nautical
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