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“The Marine Compass” is a detailed paper presented to the United States Naval Institute in 1874 by Benjamin Franklin Greene. This work delves into the fundamental requirements of the marine compass, with particular attention paid to advancements and considerations crucial for accurate naval navigation. Greene's expertise provides insights into the technological challenges and innovations of the era, offering a valuable glimpse into the scientific and engineering principles underpinning maritime travel during the 19th century. This historical document is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of nautical technology, naval history, or the evolution of navigational instruments. It serves as a significant resource for understanding the complexities and refinements necessary to ensure the reliability of the marine compass, an instrument vital for safe and efficient seafaring. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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