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MED/SOLAS approval (see under "Downloads & Information" further down on this page).

Professional compass CASSENS & PLATH TYPE/11. The heavy flat glass compass with cardanic suspension is available in two versions.

The TYPE/21 bearing/reflection compass is fitted with a brass graduated ring. The brass centre piece, onto which the bearing sight (available as an extra) is attached, is also located on the upper cover glass. This makes it possible to take bearings.

The bearing/reflection compass is suitable for use in reflection compass systems and a bearing stand.

The TYPE/21 steering compass corresponds to the bearing/reflection compass, but without the bearing ring and centre piece. The outer ring is black here.

The steering compass is used as a ceiling or table steering compass or is used in reflection attachments.

The TYPE/21 steering compass in the desk binnacle with hood is gimballed in the desk binnacle/160 (suspended in the fore-and-aft direction). The desk binnacle is approved for coastal navigation. The brass hood with insight placed on this GRP lower ring.

The 24V lighting element, which is also included in the scope of delivery, illuminates the rose chart from above.

To allow the compass to be tilted freely, the deck must be provided with a corresponding cut-out.

Technical data:

  • Card diameter 160 mm (6½")
  • Card print north under north (north under south possible as a chargeable extra)
  • 1° graduation
  • 3-digit numbers every 10°
  • 8 cardinal/intercardinal points marked separately
  • 1 steering aperture ahead and 1 aft
  • 1° graduation on the graduated ring of the bearing compass
  • Longitudinal ship suspension, with bronze bearing bushes
  • Vibration-resistant expansion diaphragm

Under "Accessories" you will find the following extras further down on this page:

  • A pair of compass arms for use as a table compass (Article-No. 3730-102)
  • Azimuth device (Article-No. 3730-105)
  • Steering magnifier (Article-No. 3730-108)
  • Lighting element 12 or 24 volt (Article-No. 3730-112 and -124)
  • Surface-mounted dimmer for 24 volt lighting (Article-No. 3730-106)
  • B+C corrector (Article-No. 3730-101)
  • D corrector (Article-No. 3730-107)
  • Wooden storage box (Article-No. 3730-109)


Accessories

CASSENS & PLATH TYPE/11 and TYPE/21 accessories
Available accessories: compass arm for table setup, 24 volt lighting dimmer, B+C compensation (made from three plywood magazines 300 x 215 x 30mm, each with 4 magnets), bearing equipment in a plastic case.

From €135.00 *
CASSENS & PLATH Illumination element
Illumination unit for steering compass type 21 and 11, compasses BETA, IOTA, DELTA and ZETA from CASSENS & PLATH.

From €63.50 *

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Full gimbal steering and bearing compass which is also well suited for larger steel yachts, as a compensation device (B+C, as well as K) is integrated on the base plate.Compensation, illumination, cover and bearing pin are included.SIGMA is available in black or white, the paint is seawater resistant.A typical installation location is the sliding hatch or the cabin deck, so that the reading can be taken from the helm station.Clear, easy to read scale with 5° graduation. When the cover is removed, the reading can be made from above on the horizontal rose. In backlit conditions, the cover is replaced and the compass can be read from the vertical rose.The SIGMA compass can be easily removed from its mounting within seconds and can then be safely stowed below deck. For this purpose an optional second base plate can be ordered which is fixed below deck. A second base plate can also be fitted to a second cruising stand so that the compass can be moved if required.The supplied shadow or bearing pin is used for astronomical deviation control.Each compass is individually tested and certified.Special Features:Integrated B+C, K compensationReadable from vertical rose when viewed upside down, from horizontal rose when viewed from aboveProfessional designFull cardanic bearingBlack rose with white 5° graduationTemperature stable -30°C to 60°C2 control lines for course control from different directionsLighting 12 or 24 VDCSeawater resistant painted brass housing with hoodA bearing attachment is available as an accessory to perform terrestrial as well as astronomical bearings.

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CASSENS & PLATH BETA Cover
Anti-dazzle hood with aperture for CASSENS & PLATH compasses BETA/1 and BETA/2.Avaiable in black or white.

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CASSENS & PLATH DELTA/2 Surface mount globe compass
CASSENS & PLATH steering compass model DELTA/2 in brass housing with surface mount.high display accuracy (conforms to ISO norms)the clear rose (diameter 130 mm) with 5° divisions allows effortless reading over long times and at nightshock- and vibration-proofwith shadow pin for deviation control (azimuth bearing) as well as a 12V night-safe red lightfactory certificationavailable polished or painted black

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CASSENS & PLATH TYPE/51 Lifeboat compass varnished
CASSENS & PLATH TYPE/51 - the flat glass compass with full cardanic suspension is a traditional lifeboat compass. It complies with ISO 25862.Made of brass, the housing is stove-enamelled grey, the ring and gimbal are black.The compass has a traditional compass card with a diameter of 100 mm and 5° graduation.A wooden storage box with sliding lid (Article-No. 3740-010) and a brass compass house with petroleum lighting (one-piece, Article-No. 3740-011 or two-piece -012) can be found further down on this page under "Accessories".

€539.00 *