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

Azimuth Compass

Navigation

A compass provided with revolving sight arms, and specially adapted for taking bearings. (See engraving.)

Cards showing easterly and westerly variation; alidade; transparent compass; azimuth attachment and azimuth compass
Cards showing easterly and westerly variation; alidade; transparent compass; azimuth attachment and azimuth compass
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