Compass

Portuguese Navy and Alfeite Shipyard2000

Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória
Almada, Portugal

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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