Nauticalia

8" Highly polished, cast brass porthole frames. The screw fittings are operational enabling them to be used as interesting hatches for cupboards, walls or doors.
Dimensions: 207mm diam. Mirror 127mm

Cockpit clock - Porthole instruments have hefty solid cast brass casings, hinged scuttle clamps, bevelled glass fronts, brass hands and black subsidiary indicators on light cream faces. The movements are good quality - operated by one AA battery. Roman numerals. Flange diameter 90mm, dial 45mm, depth 38mm (excluding clamps).

The tide clock provides an "at-a-glance" indication of tidal state by means of the extra blue hand - showing high, low and half tides - which follows the lunar cycle (taking approximately half an hour longer to go "round the clock" than the hour hand. A single quartz movement powers all the hands. The faces have Arabic numerals.
IMPORTANT - Because the lunar cycle varies in length day by day but is constant over a period of 28 days, there will be times when the tide indicator varies by a few minutes ahead or behind the actual tides. This is insignificant for most needs but may need consideration in areas with very strong or double tides, short slack periods etc. Reference to tables is essential for accurate navigation. Size Flange 140mm, dial 80mm, depth (excluding scuttle clamps) 50mm

Until the invention of two-way radio, flags were the primary means of communication between ships. The International Code of Flag Signals, at its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, listed literally thousands of phrases, for everything from berthing procedures to medical emergencies. The signals were made up of two, three and four flag hoists, and made comprehensive communication possible even between ships of different nationalities. Today, code flags are mainly used for ceremonial occasions and simple one flag messages such as A (I have a diver down) and Q (requesting customs clearance on arrival in foreign waters). The China mug is cream coloured on the inside and Blue coloured on the outside, with the chosen Flag signal design printed twice on the outside.

Considered too good by many for mundane chores, this galley cloth (made exclusively for Nauticalia) can be hung on the wall in the galley or kitchen to bring some nautical cheer. 100% cotton. Measures 29x18".