Compass, Housing
Production date
Pre 1790
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Compass housing, gimballed, belonging to a 'tell-tale' compass. Mechanism not included.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Maritime Archaeology
EXPLORATION Maritime British
MARITIME TECHNOLOGY Navigational Instruments
MARITIME TECHNOLOGY Navigational Instruments compass
EXPLORATION Maritime British
MARITIME TECHNOLOGY Navigational Instruments
MARITIME TECHNOLOGY Navigational Instruments compass
Production date
Pre 1790
Measurements
H 240 x W 258 mm
Dia. 230 mm
Dia. 230 mm
Media/Materials description
Copper Alloy
History and use
This compass housing was recovered from HMS Pandora, a naval vessel sent from England in 1790 in pursuit of the HMS Bounty and its mutineers. Following navigation in the South Pacific, Pandora wrecked on the Great Barrier Reef in 1791 on its return voyage.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this artefact was found in the area of the Warrant officers' cabins. It is likely to have been mounted in the Captain's berth so that, while below deck, he could keep watch on the course of the ship.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this artefact was found in the area of the Warrant officers' cabins. It is likely to have been mounted in the Captain's berth so that, while below deck, he could keep watch on the course of the ship.
Registration number
MA7650
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