Bearing Bar

Description:

A bearing bar fits over a magnetic compass and provides a means of taking sights. This example was made during World War II. The inscription on the base reads "U.S. NAVY, BU. SHIPS BEARING BAR MARK IV MOD. 1 -1943 BECK-LEE CORP." Beck-Lee Corp. was a Chicago firm that manufactured medical electronics.

Maker: Beck-Lee Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Illinois, Chicago

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1983.0245.04Catalog Number: 1983.0245.04Accession Number: 1983.0245

Object Name: bearing bar

Measurements: overall: 2 1/4 in x 3 5/16 in x 5 1/2 in; 5.715 cm x 8.41375 cm x 13.97 cmoverall: 2 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 5 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 8.255 cm x 13.97 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-2bc1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1393669

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