compass; ship's; or binnacle

Production date
Circa 1914
 Description
Ship's compass (binnacle) mounted in brass case. Stamped on the rim is "CARL BAMBERG No. 23967 M15 BERLIN-FRIEDENAU". Parts missing. It was taken from a German U boat scrapped at McClellands Shipyards after World War I.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
Circa 1914
Signature & date
stamping:rim:"CARL BAMBERG No. 23967 M15 BERLIN-FRIEDENAU"
Associated person
Associated place
Bo'ness Docks/Bo'ness town centre/Bo'ness area
Bo'ness Dock/Bo'ness Docks/Bo'ness town centre/Bo'ness area
Bo'ness Harbour/Bo'ness Docks/Bo'ness town centre/Bo'ness area
Forth Shipbreaking Yard/Bridgeness/Bo'ness area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 15cm (H 5 7/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 23.5cm (Dia 9 1/4")
Restriction
Open - expired restriction on access
Accession number
1978-271-001

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