Navigational Instrument Collection

A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Portrait of a German crew member using compasses and parallel rulers to plot the course of the SS Knivsberg through the South China Sea

Portrait of Gerard Pietersz Hulft (1621-1656), First Councilor and Director-General of the Dutch Eas Creator
Portrait of Gerard Pietersz Hulft (1621-1656), First Councilor and Director-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1654

Portrait of Carel Quina (1622-89), Knight of the Holy Sepulchre and Amsterdam-born explorer of Asia, 1669

Vourekas, Captain, on his ship, 1929 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Vourekas, Captain, on his ship, 1929

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Items recovered from the ill-fated 1845 expedition led by Sir John Franklin, to find the Northwest Passage

Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Items recovered from the ill-fated 1845 expedition led by Sir John Franklin, to find the Northwest Passage

Sea Scouts Learning to Read the Compass, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Sea Scouts Learning to Read the Compass, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Plotting Board, Navy, Mark 3A, 1942. Creator: Felsenthal Instrument Co
Plastic assembly: board, data card, map template; holder: aluminum

Earth Path Indicator, Mercury 4, 1961. Creator: Honeywell
The Mercury space capsule carried this device, designed by the Honeywell Corporation, which allowed the astronaut to see his orbital track and heading

Narco VHT-2 Superhomer VOR Receiver / Indicator, 1950s. Creator: Narco Avionics
Receiving set with damaged knob

The Navigator, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Ingrid Selmer-Larsen
The Navigator, 1935/1942

A Vanitas Still Life with a Flag, Candlestick, Musical Instruments, Books, Writing Paraphernalia, Globes and Hourglass, 1662

Compass, 1938. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke
Compass, 1938

Indicator, Directional Gyro, Sperry, Gyro-Mag. Creator: Sperry Corporation
Vacuum operated, ball bank indicator, 6 1/2 in. h. c.1935

Astrodome, Rohm & Hs. Creator: Rohm & Hs
Plexiglas dome, navigation, U.S. Navy, 56 cm. dia. 15 cm. h

Prototype Indicator, Low Frequency Omni Range (LOR). Creator
24.1cm long, 13cm wide, 19cm high; c. 1946-1966; to / from, glidepath, azimuth se

Sight, Drift & Ground Speed, Gatty, ca 1931. Creator: Louis Levin & Son Inc
Type b2 gatty; 210mm l; 115 w; 340mm h

Protractor, Model 3-B, United States Army Air Force. Creator: Unknown
Black metal navigation tool with two protractor arms and ruler

Antenna, Loop, Radio Compass, Winnie Mae, ca. 1931. Creator: Unknown
Square wood frame wrapped with copper wire covered by cloth

Navigational Satellite, Transit 5-A, 1960s. Creator: Johns Hopkins University Applied
Beginning in the 1960s, the United States Navy began developing a communications and navigation satellite program to meet the needs of ships at sea and submarines

Controller, Magnetic Compass, General Electric, 2CA10E1, Wiley Post crash
Cylindrical shaped panel mounted instrument, with white luminous figures on black face. Earth induction compass. On 15 August 1935

Antenna Loop, Dual, from P-51 "Excalibur III", 1950s. Creator: Unknown
Dual antenna loops mounted side by side on ovoid stainless steel plate. Loops are energized with small electric motors mounted adjacent to the base of each loop

Dead Reckoning, E-6B, Prototype, 1942. Creator: Felsenthal Instrument Co
Slide: yellow with green radials, computer: black plastic

Sun Compass, Bumstead. Creator: Pioneer Instrument Company
85mm diameter, 110 high; 24 hour dial and azimuth scale; white on black

Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR), LaS Cert. Collins GLU-925 Global Landing Unit, 2004-2005
Black box flight test unit used in certification trials. The GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) is the first certified example of an integrated navigational system that incorporates signals

Computer, Weems E-1B Navigational. Creator: Weems System of Navigation
White plastic dead reckoning computer used for aerial navigation. The circular computer has three discs for ground speed, mileage and course

Drift Meter, Navy, Pioneer. Creator: Pioneer Instrument Company
Metal sight; in 51cm x 9cm x 17cm wood box; experimental

Astrocompass, Mark II, "Excalibur III". Creator: W. W. Boes Co
Aluminum with black enamel finish. Approx. 4" dia. x 12" high. Used in polar navigation. Nameplate on the base reads " ASTRO-COMPASS MK II / The W.W. BOES CO. / DAYTON, OHOIO, USA

Generating Unit, Magneto Compass, Earth Inductor, Wiley Post crash
Wind-driven, badly dented, Model 28A12A-1. On 15 August 1935, American aviator Wiley Post was killed when his aircraft crashed on takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow in the Territory of Alaska

Automatic Pilot, Mechanical Mike, Wiley Post, 1930s. Creator: Sperry Corporation
Complete assembly with hydraulic actuators, plex top for viewing

Dead reckoning computer owned by Sally Ride. Creator: Telex Communications Inc
This TELEX E-6B dead reckoning computer belonged to Dr. Sally K. Ride. It is a circular slide rule used in aviation for calculating factors such as fuel burn, wind correction, ground speed

Priming Flask with Sundial and Compass, German, probably Nuremberg, late 16th century

Eight Bells, 1887. Creator: Winslow Homer
Eight Bells, 1887

Susanna and the Elders. Creator: Rene Boyvin
Susanna and the Elders

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America, plate 1, ca. 1600

Triompho di Fortuna, January 1526. Creator: Unknown
Triompho di Fortuna, January 1526

Compass in shape of circle yellow, blue and orange in color, with eight points that around the circumference derived from star

Magnetic declination, attributed to John Ludwig Paintings
Cartography, 18th century. Magnetic declination attributed to John Ludwig. Paintings

19th Century sextant. Sextants are used to measure the position of celestial bodies to aid in navigation. They utilise the fact that the exact position in the sky of the Sun

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"Navigational Instruments: Guiding the Way Through Time" In the vast expanse of history, navigational instruments have played a crucial role in guiding explorers and sailors across uncharted waters. From the early days of seafaring to modern aviation, these remarkable creations have paved the way for safe and efficient journeys. One such instrument that stands out is the Earth Path Indicator, Mercury 4, created by Honeywell in 1961. This groundbreaking device revolutionized aircraft navigation, providing pilots with accurate information about their position relative to Earth's surface. However, long before this technological marvel came into existence, pioneers like A Hansen relied on simpler tools aboard ships like Knivsberg in 1898. As first officer on this vessel, Hansen skillfully utilized traditional navigational instruments to navigate treacherous waters and chart new courses. The Navigator by Ingrid Selmer-Larsen is another noteworthy creation from 1935/1942. This instrument beautifully combines functionality with artistic design elements—a testament to human ingenuity even during times of turmoil. Amongst these incredible inventions lies Lloyd Charles Lemcke's Compass from 1938—an elegant yet essential tool that has guided countless adventurers throughout history. Its magnetic needle pointing north has been an unwavering companion for those seeking direction amidst uncertainty. During Wiley Post's crash in the 1930s, E. S. Ritchie & Sons Inc developed an aperiodic compass which proved invaluable in aiding post-crash navigation efforts—showcasing how innovation can arise from adversity. Sperry Corporation's Directional Gyro Indicator was yet another milestone achievement—an invention that provided aviators with reliable directional information through its gyro-magnetic technology. Astrodome by Rohm & Hs allowed celestial navigation enthusiasts to gaze at stars while determining their position accurately—a marriage between science and artistry that transcended boundaries. Low Frequency Omni Range (LOR) Prototype Indicator brought forth a new era in radio navigation, enabling pilots to navigate with precision and efficiency.