Nautical Compass
Nautical compasses have long been directing sailors to and from their destinations. Nautical instruments are valuable ship instruments which help the ship captain with all of the information that is needed in order to get the vessel from one place to another in safety.
What is a nautical compass?
In its simplest form, a nautical compass consists of a magnetized needle fixed on a pivot at the center of a fixed graduated card. In their different configurations, nautical compasses are used for a variety of operations such as
- Drawing
- Calculating proportions
- Measuring calibers and
- Determining positions at sea.
A true nautical symbol with many practical uses, a nautical ship compass can also accent to the home or office decor. These are also a beautiful addition to any nautical collection or executive's desk. Nautical compass make wonderful decorative gifts for anyone and come in many decorative types. Usually the nautical compasses are crafted in metals like brass and polished to a bright high-luster finish or antique brass patina finishes.
Nautical compass make unique gifts to celebrate the start or end of a personal or professional voyage or commemorate other milestones in life such as graduations, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, promotions, retirements, valentines and Christmas. These also make unique personal gifts and can create the right impression for corporate promotions, premium events, conferences, prizes and other special events. Most of the nautical compasses can be customized with the company logo or personal inscription.
Types of nautical compasses
