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Why are ships' compasses made of brass?
Partly because brass does not corrode in seawater and partly because brass is not magnetic and so does not interfere with the compass needle.
Where can one find more information about brass compasses?
There are a number of online websites where one can find information about brass compasses. Stanley London has an excellent selection of brass compasses for sale. Trade Mark London does repairs, maintenance and servicing for antique compasses. The Boreal Arrow has a wide selection of antique and vintage compasses available for purchase and provides some background history for each item.
Do ships use compasses?
Most likely maps..But sometimes.
What is the plural possessive form of compass?
The plural form of the noun compass is compasses.The plural possessive form is compasses'.Example: The compasses' cases are made of brass.
What are the navigation developments middle ages?
Navigational compasses and stern mounted rudders were medieval developments.
What was usually mounted on board these ships to help defend them from enemy ships?
Small guns made of wrought iron were usually mounted on ship to help defend them from enemy ships. These guns were used to threaten, and scare away enemies. They were mounted to the ship's deck.
What new inventions during the Age of Exploration allowed ships to sail faster and to know where they were going?
sails and compasses
What is an old nautical compass worth?
Today, ships use electronic navigation equipment, which turns the old handheld nautical compasses into collectors items. The vintage compasses are worth around 100 dollars, depending on condition.
What is the possessive form of the word Compasses?
The plural possessive for compasses is compasses'.
What resources did ponce de leon use?
Ponce de Leon used ships, weapons, food and men from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. He used Compasses and Astrolobes from other people
How many types of compasses are there?
There are two main types: Magnetic compasses and gyro compasses.
What are the applications of a compass?
Compasses were invented by those who sail ships on the sea but who wanted to tell which way they were going regardless of the time of day or night regardless of fine weather or stormy weather. Compasses work by showing which way magnetic North is from which way the ship or person is facing
