Binnacle

Name/Title

Binnacle

Entry/Object ID

1997.1.633

Description

U.S, Navy Standard: illuminated (lettered on compass); compass sets atop a slatted wood stand with holes in base for mounting; compass encased in a gold painted metal dome-shaped shell with glass for viewing and a moveable knob on top and cylindrical vents with bells on top to each side; compass is white in center with a band of direction arrows and lines in gray around cirumference; black metal base; 7" dia. two metal spheres are attached with brackets to each side of the wood base; Ritchie Boston USA (lettered on compass direction dial around outside); Upson, Walton Cleveland, OH (lettered on compass)

Location

exhibit

SB-H-2

Gallery

SB-H

Building

Door County Maritime Museum