But, Thom, old chap, compasses on those big metal ships
are purpose built. They have little in common with the
little, off the shelf, yacht compasses we have on our
boats.

I was not asking about custom built and balanced units,
was I? Furthermore, hand-bearing compasses of the off-
the-shelf variety are grossly inaccurate on the deck of
a steel ship. One must get at least eight to ten feet
away from steel structures in order to obtain reasonable
accuracy. That's a fact.

Yep, too bad we don't live close enough to share a
meal onboard once in a while. I've got a feeling I
could teach you a lot about the way things work. ;-)

S.Simon


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message ...
Hey Simple,

As Coast Guard Licensed Capt and you wonder how accurate the compasses
to compasses are on the Coast Guard Cutter, Ice breakers? How about the
US Navy Ships?

Your Mind isn't keeping up with your exercising and fasting body Going
(Sea-nile) doesn't make you a better sailorG Get rid of that myopic
brain set and realize Ocean Lines, Steel Tugs. Submarines, etc are all
steel with accurate compasses.

Wonder no longer Simple. They are all safely been Boxed and
accurateSMILE

"WE CAN DRINK TO THAT!"

Wish you lived closer so we could brake bread together and discuss all
the things we have to be Thankful For.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Ole Thom

P/S I make a pretty good pie, thanks to US Navy Mess Cooking time