Rod

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Accession Number
OBJ_0026819
Classification
Marine Transportation, Navigation instruments & equipment
Creator / Manufacturer
Hughes, H. & Son Ltd., Hughes
Date
1912
Place
London, England
Brand / Model
4
Description
Ferrous metal and non-ferrous brass.

Black ferrous metal rod is pitted and corroded. Brass nipples on both ends also show signs of corrosion. Brass is non-ferrous. Hand written print in white paint.

Handwritten painted in white "4".
Description
Ferrous metal and non-ferrous brass.

Black ferrous metal rod is pitted and corroded. Brass nipples on both ends also show signs of corrosion. Brass is non-ferrous. Hand written print in white paint.

Handwritten painted in white "4".
History of Use
To teach mariners about the magnetic forces that influence the compass and to show them how to compensate for those forces.
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