Taffrail log (2) - Bronze
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Two bronze Walker's Cherub Mark III ship log instruments from the 20th century, originating in the United Kingdom, in good used condition with minor signs of age and small stains, glass missing.
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This is an antique brass ship log, also known as a sleeplog or patent log, of the Walker's Cherub Mark III type. These instruments were formerly used to measure a ship's speed and the distance traveled through the water.
The instrument consists of a logvin (the torpedo-like object with blades), a logline, and a clock.
The log vane was towed behind the ship; the rotation of the vane was transmitted via the line to the counter.
The counter recorded the number of revolutions, which was a measure of the distance traveled.
The counter has dials that indicate distance in nautical miles, with markings of 80, 90, and 100.
In good condition. Only the glass is missing.
This is an antique brass ship log, also known as a sleeplog or patent log, of the Walker's Cherub Mark III type. These instruments were formerly used to measure a ship's speed and the distance traveled through the water.
The instrument consists of a logvin (the torpedo-like object with blades), a logline, and a clock.
The log vane was towed behind the ship; the rotation of the vane was transmitted via the line to the counter.
The counter recorded the number of revolutions, which was a measure of the distance traveled.
The counter has dials that indicate distance in nautical miles, with markings of 80, 90, and 100.
In good condition. Only the glass is missing.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Type
Taffrail log
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
50 cm
Weight
3 g
Estimated Period
20th century
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