A binnacle, on the other hand, is a different story. Binnacles are large enclosures to a ship's compass, both protecting this key navigational instrument from damage and aiding in its accuracy.

Becky Bay MD, Psychiatrist, Kirkland, WA, 98033, (425) 598-0361, A binnacle holds a ship's compass and keeps it stable and safe while the ship pitches and rolls. I know the world can be stormy ...

The vessel was equipped with the Standard Compass and Binnacle, which was positioned on top of the Ice House of the Terra Nova. Scott and his team reached the South Pole on 18 January 1912, ...

Lifeboat Compass: S.S. Fanad Head 1939 Contributed by GeoffH ... Lifeboats were picked up by HMS Tartar and before the lifeboats were destroyed E.T Halnan asked to retain this binnacle compass.

Mariners' binnacle a desirable keeper John Sikorski Special to the Star-Banner Q: My brother who lives in Brazil has an old compass for ships made by a company in England, John Lilley & Son.