Quadrant - Replica

Workshops of the Maritime Museum1985

Portuguese Maritime Museum, a world of discoveries
Lisboa, Portugal

Nautical instrument used at least since the early 15th century, for the determination of latitude, namely through the observation of the North Star. Initially in wood, quadrants were later made of brass or bronze.

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Title: Quadrant - Replica
Creator: Workshops of the Maritime Museum
Date Created: 1985
Location: Permanent Exhibition / Discoveries Hall
Physical Dimensions: Radius:180 mm; Perimeter 280 mm
Type: Nautical Instrument
Rights: Belongs to the Museum

Portuguese Maritime Museum, a world of discoveries

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