Decca Navigator Mk 12 Display with Decca sea charts – England
Stock Number: NM.4-39
E 750
The Decca system was an American invention but developped in England in WOII and put into use just before D-day in 1944.
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
The Decca system was an American invention but developed in England in WOII and put into use just before D-day in 1944. After the war it was implemented around the UK and in many other coastal waters among which in Australia, Canada and the Red Sea. The system has become obsolete since the introduction of GPS. It was shut down around 2000.
This instrument is sold together with 10 Decca charts around the UK and Ireland.
Date: ca. 1960
HWL: 35x43x30 cm (14x17x12 in)
Signed: The Decca Navigator Co. Ltd. London
Origin: England
Condition: in good condition, wear consistent with age and use
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ARCHIPEL International Maritime Gallery
Welcome to the catalogue of Archipel International Maritime Gallery, specialist in nautical antiques and collectables.
Archipel International Maritime Galery in the Netherlands, sets itself to maritime objects, globes and sea charts of before 1900. The managing director worked as officer with the mercantile marine and the Royal Navy. As curator he was connected to one of the University Museums in the Netherlands. As seaman and curator he has a lot of knowledge of naval history. The entire Archipel collection can be found at the site Archipel-img.com.
