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
Details
- Category:
- Navigation
- Object Number:
- 1876-822
- Materials:
- manila, brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (metal) and steel (metal)
- Measurements:
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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