The original Gyroscopic compass

Made:
1914-1915 in United Kingdom and Watford
maker:
Sidney George Brown
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The original Gyroscopic compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The original Gyroscopic compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The original Gyroscopic compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The original Gyroscopic compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The original Gyroscopic compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The original Gyroscopic compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The original Gyroscopic compass, invented by Sidney George Brown, Esq.,F.R.S., the first compass with liquid level control, patented in 1916

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1931-541
Materials:
steel (metal), copper (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), paper (fibre product), lead (metal), glass and electrical components
Measurements:
overall: 550 mm 470 mm,
type:
gyrocompass
credit:
Mr. S G Brown