Sledge compass used in search for Sir John Franklin and the ships 'Erebus' and 'Terror'
Sledge compass in velvet-lined leather case, with lid and case connected by metal strap, unsigned, British, 1845-1850. Used in the Arctic between 1850 and 1853 by the sledge parties searching for Sir John Franklin and his ships the Erebus and the Terror.
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) , leather , textile , metal (unknown) , paper (fibre product) , velvet and copper (metal)
- Object Number:
- 1876-809/1
- type:
- magnetic compass
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
