Bearing Corrector
MIM, Marconi International Marine; Chelmsford Essex
- Country
- Great Britain (UK)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- MIM, Marconi International Marine; Chelmsford Essex
- Year
- 1900–1925 ??
- Category
- Miscellaneous (Other, Various) - see notes
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 340516
- Main principle
- Special principle (see notes)
- Wave bands
- - without
- Power type and voltage
- No Power needed
- Loudspeaker
- - - No sound reproduction output.
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: Bearing Corrector - MIM, Marconi International
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 140 x 55 x 140 mm / 5.5 x 2.2 x 5.5 inch
- Notes
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The object of the "Bearing Corrector" is to assist in working from a Relative to a True or Magnetic Bearing. (From the instruction sheet.)
The Bearing Corrector is made of Nickel plated brass; the presentation case is mahogany, measuring (WHD) : 160mm x 73mm x 160mm.
The Bearing Corrector has these words on it: "With the compliments of The Marconi International Marine Communication Co.", and examples have been found on the internet having names of ship captains engraved on it. It is believed these were presented to honor particular sailors.
- Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
- 3 lb 11 oz (3.688 lb) / 1.674 kg
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- The Powerhouse Collection (Australia) has an example (id = 374864)
- Author
- Model page created by Gary Berg. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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Here you find 17 models, 15 with images and 7 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from MIM, Marconi International Marine; Chelmsford Essex
Collections
The model Bearing Corrector is part of the collections of the following members.