Name/Title
Binnacle and compassEntry/Object ID
2001.178.001Description
Early 20th century compass by Sewill of Liverpool, mounted on a decorative wooden plinth, inside a brass binnacle hood by Simpson & Lawrence of Glasgow. Compass bears the mark: "Sewill, Liverpool" on the name plate near the base; binnacle bears the mark: "Simpson Lawrence & Co / Makers of Yacht Fittings / St. Andrew / Glasgow.Collection
Instruments CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Sewill, Simpson & Lawrence Ltd.Date made
circa 1900Notes
Compass by Sewill; binnacle by Simpson & LawrenceLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
BinnacleNomenclature Primary Object Term
Component, WatercraftNomenclature Sub-Class
Water Transportation AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Water Transportation EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects