The standard electrical dictionary; a popular dictionary of words, terms, and phrases, used in the practice of electrical engineering (1897)
Sloane, T. O'Conor (Thomas O'Conor), 1851-1940 · New York, H. W. Henley & co. · leaf 147
. Thevertical circle is then turned through 900 of thc horizon, whichbrings the plane of rotation of the needle into the magnetic merid-ian, when it assumes the inclination of the place. Compass, Mariners. A compass distinguished by the cardbeing attached to and rotating with the needle. A mark,… … ^m^^Tx «*«*<3«>-\.>m> STANDARD ELECTRICAL DICTIONARY H3 however the ship may be going, the point (,){ the card under or inline with the lubbers mark, shows how the ship is pointing.The ease of the mariners compass is often bowl-shaped and
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