Loading

Compass binnacle

Portuguese Navy and Alfeite Shipyard1999

Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória

Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória
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.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Compass binnacle
  • Creator: Portuguese Navy, Alfeite Shipyard
  • Date Created: 1999
  • Location: Alfeite, Almada, Portugal
  • Type: Nautical
Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Interested in Science?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites