Name/Title
Course Finder/Plotter InstrumentEntry/Object ID
2004.003.002 a-dDescription
a) course finder/plotter instrument b) box base c) box lid d) instructions. a) Single position automatic course finder and plotter instrument consisting of a rectangle of clear plastic printed in white and black with a compass scale at one end and a degree scale at the other, each scale having a central hole. Attached to the compass scale is a pivoting and sliding T-square, attached to a circular base. T-square marked in one-eighth inches, up to 10 inches and two nautical miles scales. T-square assembly has three screw knobs, one attached through central hole of compass, one through centre of T-square (but not through compass and one opposite the central knob, on the radius of the circular base (but not through compass). This assembly can also be used with the degree scale. Rectangular base printed in black and red with many instructions for use. Marked "Mfd by Director Instruments/525 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn." b) and c) two-part heavy cardboard box, (lift-off lid) covered with blue-green lightly-textured paper. Top stamped in red with manufacturer's information and address. d) instructions, including illustration of instrument in use.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Reeves, KenNotes
Accession Date: 10-Feb-04
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
instrument, course finder/plotter instrumentCreated By
Jones, IsabelCreate Date
February 24, 2004Update Date
June 21, 2023