The magnetic compass plays a very vital role in maritime navigation. Owing to the exposure of the magnetic compass to the weather and harsh conditions, it becomes necessary to safeguard the compass.
The navigation instrument that helps serve this purpose is the binnacle. Alongside this aid, binnacles also safeguard the compasses from toppling over due to the constant rolling and pitching of the vessel.
What is the binnacle?The binnacle is a cylindrical container made of non-ferrous material that...