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compass, dry
Collection ID:
1976.117
Collection:
Maritime history
Social history
dry compass in circular wooden box with glass top
Keywords
navigation
herring fleet
compass
Physical attributes
Dimensions
Height
95mm
Diameter
160mm
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January 2026.
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