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ssh - binnacle

ssh - binnacle
The bridge / helm officer's position.
Ship's binnacle; which contains a gimballed compass, plus lamp for illumination [with the essential "Kelvin's Balls" - adjustable soft iron masses - used to correct the deviation on the ship's compass - especially important on a steel / iron hulled ship].

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