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.

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.

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.