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Chart rule, c.1837 (boxwood)
7340009 Chart rule, c.1837 (boxwood) by British School, (19th century); 0.3x61x4.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Cary
A wooden chart rule, on the front of which is a prottractor for laying off courses on a chart, as well as a scale in inches. On the back are several scales to aid with the mathematical calculations carried out as part of a ship's navigation. The scales include chords, sines, tans and a line of numbers.
The maker's name is inscribed on the front, as are the words 'Lady of St Kilda Yacht T.D.A. 1837'. This refers to Sir Thomas Dyke Acland (1787-1871) who bought a schooner in 1834 that he named 'Lady of St Kilda'. After Acland sold the yacht, she was sailed to Victoria, Australia, in 1841. The area where the yacht was moored became known as 'the St Kilda foreshore', and the municipal district was later named St Kilda.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This print showcases a Chart rule dating back to around 1837, crafted from boxwood by the British School of the 19th century. Measuring at a modest 0.3x61x4.8 cm, this intricate tool is housed in the National Maritime Museum in London, UK.
The front of the chart rule features a protractor for accurately plotting courses on nautical charts, along with an inch scale for precise measurements. On the reverse side, various scales are engraved to assist sailors with complex mathematical calculations essential for navigation at sea - including chords, sines, tans, and numerical values.
Noteworthy inscriptions on the front include the maker's name and 'Lady of St Kilda Yacht T.D.A. 1837', linking it to Sir Thomas Dyke Acland who owned a schooner named 'Lady of St Kilda'. This historical vessel was eventually sold and sailed to Victoria, Australia in 1841 - leading to the establishment of St Kilda as a prominent maritime district.
With its rich history and functional design tailored for seafaring adventures of yesteryears, this Chart rule serves as both a testament to maritime ingenuity and an artistic relic from centuries past.
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