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COMPAS RENVERSE [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

telltale compass: an item in the "Surveying and Navigational Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

compas renversé : objet de la classe «Équipement de navigation» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Navigation Instruments
  • Ship Piloting
DEF

A compass suspended so that the card may be read from beneath.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de navigation
  • Pilotage des navires
DEF

Compas suspendu au plafond et dont la rose est tournée vers le bas.

OBS

Il s'agit généralement du compas situé dans la chambre du capitaine.

Spanish

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