Object number
4401.151
Title
Sextant
Creator
Description
A sextant, and case in grey metal with M198 on the front. Serial no.8972, from UB110 German. Label says 'Sextant and Case from the German submarine UB110, which was sunk by depth charge, ramming, and gun fire on 19th July 1918 off the Yorkshire Coast. The submarine was salveged from 24 1/2 fathoms on the 4th. October 1918. Presented by Major MH Firmin. Th esextant is made of black metal with a dial at the base. There is a swining arm that has a yellow dial for measureing the angle,. On the frame are a series of lenses and a mirror. Labels from inside the lid have become detatted and are in an envelope. The metal box has wooded fittings and has resedue inside.
Production place
Neukolln, Germany
Date
1918 - 1918
Production period
Windsor, 1910-, World War One, 1914-1918
Dimensions
- Length: 275 mm
- Width: 255 mm
- Height: 130 mm