Sextant

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.