Whats this then?

divetheworld · 22nd July 2007, 19:10

Dragged it off a wreck today. Looks like a compass binnacle to me. Was attached to wood structure.
Any guesses?

narked at 90 · 22nd July 2007, 20:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Dragged it off a wreck today. Looks like a compass binnacle to me. Was attached to wood structure.
Any guesses?

lol answer your phone when i ring mate!!
john

Brian "YODA" Matthewman · 17th August 2007, 20:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Dragged it off a wreck today. Looks like a compass binnacle to me. Was attached to wood structure.
Any guesses?

Looks like it could be a light fitting that would hang from a ceiling?

divetheworld · 18th August 2007, 07:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian "YODA" Matthewman)

Looks like it could be a light fitting that would hang from a ceiling?

Welcome to the Board Master Yoda!

Allow me to introduce my good friend Brian.
One of the most capable TX CCR divers I know. Brian is a crash test dummy, underwater salvage expert and generally the guy who gets me out of the sh1t underwater when we're testing prototype equipment.

Welcome to the boards Brian.

Brent

bendomatic · 18th August 2007, 09:31

looks like a binnacle to me with those ball things that correct for magnetic interference. nice find anyway.
rachel

Nemo1957 · 18th August 2007, 10:52

The balls in the corners have holes in them as though a small railing went around the base. Notice that the holes are set at 90 degree angles to each other on each ball. This is most noticable in the one on the back right corner of the image. If this was a binnacle base it would have had to been firmly attached to the ship to keep it aligned with the keel. This looks like it was sitting on something and was a disply base for something sitting on top of it.

narked at 90 · 18th August 2007, 11:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian "YODA" Matthewman)

Looks like it could be a light fitting that would hang from a ceiling?

Hi brian, we have never met yet but i here about you lot so much...welcome the the mad house, and im sure we will meet some time soon.
kind regards john routley

divetheworld · 18th August 2007, 14:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nemo1957)

The balls in the corners have holes in them as though a small railing went around the base. Notice that the holes are set at 90 degree angles to each other on each ball. This is most noticable in the one on the back right corner of the image. If this was a binnacle base it would have had to been firmly attached to the ship to keep it aligned with the keel. This looks like it was sitting on something and was a disply base for something sitting on top of it.

Got some more pics from other angles. Hope it helps.

**wedivebc** · 18th August 2007, 16:06

It might help to know what era the wreck was from. 19th century I would guess lamp base.

Brian "YODA" Matthewman · 18th August 2007, 21:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Dragged it off a wreck today. Looks like a compass binnacle to me. Was attached to wood structure.
Any guesses?

Dived the wreck which the unknown item came from again today, I found a Virol bottle food reserve and this type of bottle was only made between 1890 and 1920. My guess First world war casualty. The wreck is called the phospherous wreck "not actual name" due to large amounts of the stuff on the wreck. The wreck is rather large, poss Cargo ship. Cheers Yoda!

22nd July 2007, 20:36	#2 (permalink)
narked at 90 John Routley Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 1,029	Re: Whats this then? Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) Dragged it off a wreck today. Looks like a compass binnacle to me. Was attached to wood structure. Any guesses? lol answer your phone when i ring mate!! john __________________ CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *WWW.GRPSERVICES.COM*
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17th August 2007, 20:23	#3 (permalink)
Brian "YODA" Matthewman New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 20	Re: Whats this then? Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) Dragged it off a wreck today. Looks like a compass binnacle to me. Was attached to wood structure. Any guesses? Looks like it could be a light fitting that would hang from a ceiling?
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18th August 2007, 07:40	#4 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,586	Re: Whats this then? Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian "YODA" Matthewman) Looks like it could be a light fitting that would hang from a ceiling? Welcome to the Board Master Yoda! Allow me to introduce my good friend Brian. One of the most capable TX CCR divers I know. Brian is a crash test dummy, underwater salvage expert and generally the guy who gets me out of the sh1t underwater when we're testing prototype equipment. Welcome to the boards Brian. Brent __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe Last edited by divetheworld : 18th August 2007 at 07:45.
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bendomatic Morgan's Mum Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 205	Re: Whats this then? looks like a binnacle to me with those ball things that correct for magnetic interference. nice find anyway. rachel __________________ why deal with idiots on the net when you have to spend all day dealing with them at work.
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Nemo1957 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 84	Re: Whats this then? The balls in the corners have holes in them as though a small railing went around the base. Notice that the holes are set at 90 degree angles to each other on each ball. This is most noticable in the one on the back right corner of the image. If this was a binnacle base it would have had to been firmly attached to the ship to keep it aligned with the keel. This looks like it was sitting on something and was a disply base for something sitting on top of it.
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18th August 2007, 11:11	#7 (permalink)
narked at 90 John Routley Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 1,029	Re: Whats this then? Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian "YODA" Matthewman) Looks like it could be a light fitting that would hang from a ceiling? Hi brian, we have never met yet but i here about you lot so much...welcome the the mad house, and im sure we will meet some time soon. kind regards john routley __________________ CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *WWW.GRPSERVICES.COM*
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18th August 2007, 16:06	#9 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,444	Re: Whats this then? It might help to know what era the wreck was from. 19th century I would guess lamp base. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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18th August 2007, 21:01	#10 (permalink)
Brian "YODA" Matthewman New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 20	Re: Whats this then? Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) Dragged it off a wreck today. Looks like a compass binnacle to me. Was attached to wood structure. Any guesses? Dived the wreck which the unknown item came from again today, I found a Virol bottle food reserve and this type of bottle was only made between 1890 and 1920. My guess First world war casualty. The wreck is called the phospherous wreck "not actual name" due to large amounts of the stuff on the wreck. The wreck is rather large, poss Cargo ship. Cheers Yoda! __________________ Others see risk, we see opportunity.
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