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| − | Also known as the '''W Gerrard Sextant''' | + | Also known as the '''W Gerrard 19C Brass Sextant''' |
| − | <blockquote> | + | <blockquote>A 19th Century Brass Sextant, with Ebonised Handle, stamped to the frame. Made by W Gerrard, Liverpool |
| − | This is a typical sextant, which would have been used by ships’ captains and deck officers for navigation by shipping companies operating out of Liverpool. | + | This is a typical sextant, which would have been used by ships’ captains and deck officers for navigation by shipping companies operating out of Liverpool. |
| + | There is also a modern plastic Davis Mk 3 seextant, along with its manual, which can be used to demonstrate the principles of taking a sight for navigation. </blockquote> | ||
[[File:Brass_and_Plastic_sextant.jpg|400px|Physical artefacts belonging to HECS]] | [[File:Brass_and_Plastic_sextant.jpg|400px|Physical artefacts belonging to HECS]] | ||
[[Category:Instruments]] | [[Category:Instruments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:27, 9 February 2024
Also known as the W Gerrard 19C Brass Sextant
A 19th Century Brass Sextant, with Ebonised Handle, stamped to the frame. Made by W Gerrard, Liverpool
This is a typical sextant, which would have been used by ships’ captains and deck officers for navigation by shipping companies operating out of Liverpool.
There is also a modern plastic Davis Mk 3 seextant, along with its manual, which can be used to demonstrate the principles of taking a sight for navigation.
