Vintage Marine Stick Barometer by R.N. Desterro, Lisbon
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- Gimbal - On a ship, a gimbal is a pivoted mounting for the compass, clock, chronometer, stoves, drink holders and other equipment which keeps the item horizontal, no matter which way the vessel is leaning.
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