Description
“Kingston” sextant made by B Cooke & Son, Hull. Radius 6.5 in (165 mm) with 140° arc (c.1970). It has a wooden handle and short rope lanyard.
Sextant
2019/021
“Kingston” sextant made by B Cooke & Son, Hull
c.1970
Additional information
| Acquisition Number | 2019/021 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | “Kingston” sextant |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1970 |
| Sub-items | Wooden box (damaged) and rope lanyard |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | S3337 |
| Marks | "COOKE HULL" |
| Dimensions (mm) | 320 x 245 x 145. Weight 1.67 kg |
| Donor | University of Portsmouth, Faculty of Technology, School of Civil Engineering & Surveying |
| Date Donated | August 2019 |
| Materials | Enameled aluminium, brass, glass and wood. |
| Condition | Good (some verdigris on rear and flaking of enamel). Box damaged (hinges missing and top delaminating). In working order. |
| Display Location |
