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.

BBC - A History of the World - Object : Lifeboat Compass: S.S. Fanad Head 1939Fanad Head was sunk by U30 on 14th September 1939. U30 was commanded by Fritz-Julius Lemp & had previously sunk ...

Q: My brother who lives in Brazil has an old compass for ships made by a company in England, John Lilley & Son. He has been wondering if this instrument has any special value, and I mentioned that ...