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The Magnetic Compass

The Magnetic Compass. Floating Pin Marine- floating card Binnacle Mounted Hand bearing. The Magnetic Compass. Compass card with points of the compass We usually use 360 degree compass. The Steering Compass. Binnacle or dash mounted Bulkhead mounted. The Hand Bearing Compass.

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The Magnetic Compass

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  1. The Magnetic Compass • Floating Pin • Marine- floating card • Binnacle Mounted • Hand bearing

  2. The Magnetic Compass • Compass card with points of the compass • We usually use 360 degree compass

  3. The Steering Compass • Binnacle or dash mounted • Bulkhead mounted

  4. The Hand Bearing Compass • From companionway • Charted obvious targets • Good angle • Bearing on beam last

  5. The Electronic Compass • Fluxgate • Hand bearing • Autopilot

  6. Compass Error - Variation

  7. Compass Error - Variation • Earth’s magnetism • Varies from place to place • See compass rose

  8. Compass Error - Variation

  9. Compass Error - Deviation • Boat’s magnetism • Metallic objects • Find difference • Deviation card

  10. Compass Error - Deviation

  11. Compass Error - Deviation

  12. Compass Error - Deviation • Boat’s magnetism • Metallic objects • Deviation card

  13. Compass Correction

  14. Compass Correction

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