This antique ship compass, once in poor condition, underwent a remarkable restoration. After careful cleaning and detailed repair work, the compass was brought back to life. Watch the transformation ...

It also had a shipbuilding industry and for a short time held the record for the largest ship launched. The compass is a dry paper type mounted on a gimble for use on a ship. Captain Forrest could ...

Modern ship compasses use a series of fibre optic gyroscope sensors and computers to locate north. This system usually includes sensors, control and display equipment, and an interface linked with ...

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A ship’s navigator uses a compass to check that they are still on course. Explorers also use a compass to help them find their way and avoid getting lost.

It also had a shipbuilding industry and for a short time held the record for the largest ship launched. The compass is a dry paper type mounted on a gimble for use on a ship. Captain Forrest could ...