Liquid Compass
High-quality
liquid compass features a liquid filled header, fine graduations, large easy
to turn dial, magnifying glass and lanyard. In the liquid compass, which is
the most stable type of mariner's compass, the bowl is filled with a liquid,
usually a mixture of alcohol and water. The liquid helps to support the
graduated card, which pivots about its center and floats in the liquid,
thereby reducing pivot friction and lessening the vibrations of the card
caused by the motion of the vessel. Because of these advantages the liquid
compass is used more often than the dry compass. Liquid compass is one of most popular compasses, especially a favorite among the hunters for years. It is also used for navigation and has been a vital tool for navigators at sea for centuries. The compass allows ships to steer a selected course and by taking bearings of visible objects with a compass, the navigator is also able to fix a ship's position on a chart. Liquid compasses, because of its greater steadiness, are used in most ships, especially small boats and life craft.
