Ship’s Compass

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Date: 19th century
Origins: Indonesia
Category: Brass, iron, glass
Dimensions: L. 30,5 cm, D. 20. cm
Classification: Geography

 

Summary:
In early times, sailors used stars, waves and other elements of their traveling direction. The compass was popularized in the 19th century when sailors used it with maps to maintain direction.