August 10th photograph of the ships wheel of the RRS Discovery in Dundee, Scotland. Originally the wheel was positioned to the rear of the ship, making the helmsman’s work less strenuous. He would navigate using one of two compasses housed in binnacles.
August 10th photograph of the ships wheel of the RRS Discovery in Dundee, Scotland.
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1 comment:
Love the old wheel.. classic.
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