Ship's dial log

The indicator from Bullock's dial log used to measure stress on Ship's dial log

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The indicator from Bullock's dial log used to measure stress on
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The indicator from Bullock's dial log used to measure stress on the log-line, patented by Admiral Frederick Bullock in 1863, unsigned, England, 1863-1865

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1865-31
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), lacquer and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 275 mm x 42 mm, 180 mm, 1.59kg
type:
ships' log
credit:
Bullock, F.