F6617-001

Corrector magnet Long Caption: An unprovenanced relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-1848. This is possibly the magnetic corrector for a compass. A small iron bar, square in section with convex ends. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: AAA2363 Artist: unknown Date: before 1845 Medium: iron Size: 6 mm x 44 mm x 6 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.