The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Azimuth Attachment

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A handy little instrument composed of two upright sight arms, for centering in a "boss" in the middle of a compass glass. The limbs are revolved when taking bearings. The binnacle hood must be removed in order to use the attachment. (See engraving.)

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