| Collection |
Marblehead Maritime Museum, Sponsored by Dr. Raymond F. Cole, Jr. |
| Date |
1942 |
| Description |
This is a 1942 U.S. Navy BUSHIPS, (Bureau of Ships) WWII, Quartermaster, Mark II, 16 power "Spyglass," Serial No. 21049, manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical Corp. with oak case. These telescopes were used on warships to detect enemy fire. US Navy, WWII spyglasses are waterproof, have outstanding optics and focus by twisting the eyepiece. The body of the spyglass is metal and black lacquer coating was applied to the surface to prevent any reflection that might cause enemy detection. It is interesting that the serial number on the spyglass does not match the serial number on the box (25035).
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| Dimensions |
L-31.25 inches |
| Home Location |
Cellar room |
| Object ID |
2007-300-03051 |
| Object Name |
Telescope |
| Search Terms |
US Navy Telescope |
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