2006-10-23 11:16:21 · 4 answers · asked by MNelson935 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The previous answer is correct...it's the housing for the compass. It's usually made of brass.
In the days of sailing ships, the surgeon was required to report to the Captain every day on the health of the crew. The names of those who were sick would be put on a piece of parchment and fastened to the binnacle so that the officer of the deck would know who was excused from standing watch. To this day, the "sick list" on a Navy ship is called the "Binnacle List."
2006-10-23 13:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ship's binnacle is the stand(pedestal) and housing that the ship's compass is mounted on. It is located in front of the wheel and is normally lit with a red light , so as not affect night vision.
2006-10-24 08:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the housing for a ship's compass and I think there is usually a light inside to read it.
2006-10-23 18:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mikel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all three above are correct and should get 3.33 points each!
2006-10-24 09:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋