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Re: Sextant Manufacturers
From: UNK
Date: 2009 Nov 27, 21:55 -0800
From: UNK
Date: 2009 Nov 27, 21:55 -0800
Dan Alllen, I have just purchased an explorers sextant made by Stanley circe 1915 and now I would like to obtain as m,uch information as possible on their history and usage. I am 76 live by the sea and have the time and the locality to learn how to use one. Originally i collected marine chronometers, but with one of these plus a prismatic compass of the same era there is a whole new world of enquiry open to me. I can navigate and use a prismatic compass which I had for trips into our " outback " and desert areas; probably of more use today than a GPS in those areas. Is it possible to obtain an instruction manual for one of these sextants, and where would I start? I look forward to hearing from you.. Regards Syd Garvey. I hasten to add I live in Victoria Australia, whether or not it is relevant I don't know. Some more makers: Elliott Bros London circa 19th Cent, Negretti & Zambra 19th C, think they equipped Darwins Beagle voyage; Newman and Gaurdia London similar vintage, and finally Hall Bros London similar vintage. Searching for my sextant brought up these names. Initially I wanted one built by Negretti and Zambra, I think specific makers take time to locate. It has been a long ps. ------------------------------------------------------- [Sent from archive by: syd-christine-AT-virtual.net.au] -- NavList message boards: www.fer3.com/arc Or post by email to: NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList+@fer3.com
