{"product_id":"u-s-navy-ship-s-clinometer-mark-ii-mod-0-dated-1912","title":"U.S. Navy Ship’s Clinometer (Mark II, Mod 0, dated 1912)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eThis is a clinometer, specifically a U.S. Navy ship’s clinometer (Mark II, Mod 0, dated 1912).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eSize: 12 Inches long, 7.5 Inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"118\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eA clinometer is an instrument used to measure angles of tilt, slope, or inclination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eOn ships, it measures the angle of roll or pitch — basically how much the vessel is leaning (heeling) to one side or pitching forward\/backward in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eFeatures in the Photo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"481\"\u003ePendulum weight (brass bob): Always hangs vertically due to gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eCurved scale (in degrees): Ranges from 0° to 70° each side, letting sailors read how far the ship is tilted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eEngraving: Identifies it as \"Clinometer U.S. Navy Ships Mark II Mod 0, 1912\" manufactured by Virginia Plating Co., New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eUse in Service:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eMounted on the bridge or control room of naval vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eCritical for navigation and safety — if a ship heels too far (beyond stability limits), it risks capsizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47262558486743,"sku":null,"price":633.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_4910.jpg?v=1759862760","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/en-au\/products\/u-s-navy-ship-s-clinometer-mark-ii-mod-0-dated-1912","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}