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<blockquote>A 19th Century Brass Sextant, with Ebonised Handle, stamped to the frame. Made by W Gerrard, Liverpool | <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> | 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> | ||
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Also known as the W Gerrard 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.
