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Four basic types of magnetic compasses exist: fixed dial, floating dial, orienteering and cruiser. All four types determine direction but each has special features that are specific for particular uses.
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Types of compasses?
Compasses fall mainly into two categories: fixed steering compasses and portable hand bearing compasses. There is a third type, called the telltale compass, that is built upside down and fastened to the deckhead so that a person lying in a bunk can see the ship's course displayed overhead, but it's now fairly rare.
Why are ship's compasses mounted in brass?
I am not sure yet.but it's tuff
Were there different types of people on the ship to America?
yes
What is the website Carnaval Cruise all about?
The website is all about the Cruise line. It gives you different types of cruises, different destinations as well as different price ranges. The site will also give info on what is needed before one can board the cruise ship.
Where should you board a ship?
You should board a ship when it is in port at the dock.
Where do you go to board ship?
To board a ship you would go to the ocean or a large body of water. You would use a gangplank or gangway to board the ship.
Where do you go to board a ship?
To board a ship you would go to the ocean or a large body of water. You would use a gangplank or gangway to board the ship.
A person who hides on a board ship?
A person who hides on board ship is known as a stowaway.
A person who hides on board ship?
A person who hides on board ship is known as a stowaway.
What is a room on the board of a ship?
It is a ship's cabin.
The representative of a ship's owner on board a merchant ship?
Legally speaking, the owners representative on board is the Captain of the ship, properly referred to as the Master.
What are the benefits of cruise line employment?
Benefits to working on a cruise ship are as follows, free room and board, most have free medical, dental insurance, free international travel, no experience necessary, it would also seem that there are many different types of contracts for these types of jobs as well.
