Computer - Navigational
Object detail
Accession number
2004.653
Description
Square wooden box with hinged lid. The top of the lid has 2 round, rotating metal discs attached. Both have a number scale around the outside. Inside the lid is written: "D.A. Grieg, R.N.Z.A.F." The body of the box is closed in with a metal plate with a 93 mm diameter circle cut out. That outer cut has a translucent plastic disc covering a chart with arched lines. There are 2 metal knobs on the right side - one runs a rim around the cut-out circle and the other to the chart beneath. A black leather strap 12 mm wide is fastened to the bottom with 2 screws and one other metal fastening. The strap extends out in both directions with a buckle on one end and holes on the other.
Marks
D.A. Greig R.N.Z.A.F. id 1382
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Computer - Navigational, 2004.653. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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