Practical Guide to Compass Correction

Reid, George H.

ISBN 10: 1840370254 ISBN 13: 9781840370256

Published by Adlard Coles Nautical, 2005

Language: English

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Title: Practical Guide to Compass Correction
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1840370254
ISBN 13: 9781840370256
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Fine

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Beginning with the basics of magnetism, the author discusses how to ap compass error (variation, deviation, misalignment, lazy and frozen compass, intermittent deviation) to find the true course and how to measure error by taking bearings, inland and offshore. For celestial bearings, the book includes two a Compasss Corrector for bearings on the sun; and a Skyclock for bearings on Polaris. There are step-by-step instructions on how to swing ship, set up deviation tables and adjust compasses, regardless of size or type of vessel.

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