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Re: Compass History
From: NavList Visitor
Date: 2023 Nov 18, 21:55 -0800
From: NavList Visitor
Date: 2023 Nov 18, 21:55 -0800
I imagine a 360 deg compas card use became widespread with the gyro compass combined with mechanical propulsion. Both gave helmsmen greater ability to steer a precise course. Interestingly nav light arcs are still 2 points abaft the beam.
