A History of the Ship's Compass

Mechanical gyroscopes are beginning to be replaced by ring-laser or hemispherical-resonator ones, but most ships retain a traditional magnetic compass as a backup—just in case. 

Ships compass old hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Detect, Control, Engage': The Aegis Concept

Compass Sailing Ship Sailboat Travel History Journey Ocean Wall Clocks Nautical Sailboat Map Indoor Wall Clocks Quartz Non Ticking Home Office School Decoration Arabic Numbers 16 Inch Round : Home

Magnetic Compass - National Maritime Historical Society

The History of the Pocket Compass - Dutch Antiques

What is a Compass? How Does it Work? - Teaching Wiki

National Museum of American History

Sold at Auction: Museum Quality C.R. Sherman & Co. Ship Compass

BBC - A History of the World - Object : 18th Century Ships Compass

Navigation and Related Instruments in 16th-Century England - Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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The Super Submarine: USS Albacore

Binnacle - Wikipedia

History of Compass - Who Invented Compass?