English Octant
Objects Catalog
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| Collection |
James " Chummy" Frost Collection |
| Date |
unknown |
| Description |
An English Octant, a device for measuring angles especially for star sights in navigating ships. Similar to a sextant. It is in a wooden box for carrying and protection. |
| Dimensions |
L-12 D-10 inches |
| Home Location |
Display Case #9 "Frost" |
| Object ID |
2001-073-629 |
| Object Name |
Octant |
| People |
Frost, James "Chummy" |
| Search Terms |
Octant |
| Title |
English Octant |
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ Contact the Marblehead Historical Commission for rights to use this image.
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Rev. 2.0 2/2013 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number, not the Record Number)
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Last modified on: February 22, 2013
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