Massey's patent ships' log

Massey's patent log consisting of two parts connected by rope Massey's patent ships' log

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Massey's patent log consisting of two parts connected by rope
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Massey's patent log consisting of two parts connected by rope, the rotator (or fly) with brass fins and an engraved brass recorder, patented and made by Edward Massey, London, England, 1854-1857

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Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1876-822
Materials:
manila, brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (metal) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
recorder: 355 mm x 165 mm x 55 mm, 2.485kg
fly: 400 mm x 170 mm x 170 mm,
type:
ships' log
credit:
Admiralty Hydrographic Department