Types of Compassess Used on Ships
Types of compasses used on board (Ships).What is Lubber line?
Names and define types of compasses used on board.
(a) There are two types of compasses that are used on Ships.
1.Magnetic Compass.
2.Gyro Compass.
Magnetic Compass.
It work on the principal of magnetism, i.e. When a magnet needle is suspended freely.
Gyro Compass .
It is operated electrically and points true North . its rapeaters can be fitted in the bridge, wings ,steering gear and in navigational equipment
(b)Lubber Line:
A line on the compass ring wihich indecate fore and aft lines of ship (ship's Head).
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