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Octant from the M.A. JAMES

Heron, D.

Octant of Porthmadoc schooner M.A. JAMES. In wooden case (65.132 (2)).

M.A. JAMES. A slate schooner from Porthmadog built in 1900.

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Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

65.132 (1)

Creation/Production

Heron, D.
Role: manufacturer
Date: unknown date

Acquisition

Donation (joint), 21/4/1965

Measurements

length (mm):360
width (mm):130
height (mm):80

Material

brass
wood
ivory
glass

Location

National Waterfront Museum : Sea Case 35

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maritime Gwynedd (county name) unknown date M.A. James (schooner)

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Label affixed to the inside of the case of an octant used on the Porthmadoc schooner M.A.JAMES.
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