Sea Ship Salvage
Original Ships Brass Binnacle by Saura Works
Original Ships Brass Binnacle by Saura Works
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A binnacle is the housing for a ships compass and it would sit infront of the wheel so the coxswain can see the heading of the ship exactly as the binnacle is always facing the front of the ship. The problem with a traditional compass on a ship is that the hull is often made from ferrous metal which will harm its accuracy. In 1876 Lord Kelvin patented the binnacle and the magnets and iron spheres to counteract the effect of the ships hull.
They also include an inclinometer which is used to measure the side to side rocking motion of the ship. This is important as in a storm the faster a ship moves the more it will rock so to keep within acceptable limits the coxswain needs to adjust the speed accordingly.
In 1915, the founder, S. Saura established Saura Works, as a private company,in Shiogama, Miyagi, one of the famous and good fishery ports in the northern part of main island of Japan. Patent awarded invention of enameled card and air bubble collection chamber made the design of his compasses so unique and attractive that the head office was moved to Tokyo to better cater for the nationwide sales deployment.
This is an item that will bring character and intrest to an industrial setting, sparking conversations and
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Shipping
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Returns
We take everycare to ensure that your marine salvage comes to you in the same excellent condition we expect ourselves. Antiques come with character and with that dents and scratches are normal. However, if for some reason your product is not as expected then we are determined to help you find a replacement or return. We will accept returns under the following conditions: I) The goods are returned in the same condition as they were sent. II) We receive email notification of your intention to return the goods within 14 days of their arrival (hello@seashipsalvage.com) and the goods are returned within 30 days of receipt of purchase. If you wish to cancel your order before delivery, please contact us either by email or phone.If you are returning a product because it’s faulty, we will refund you the price of the goods in full (including any delivery charges) and arrange collection and return to ourselves. III) The items returned are well packed, preferably in their original packaging. IV) The buyer pays in full for the reurnt. Any loss or breakages will be your responsibility and will result in the refund being void. So please obtain the appropriate insurance with your chosen courier when returning the item(s). V) The buyer has not made any modification to the product in any manner