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Maritime Dictionary

Compass Rose

Navigation & Seamanship

Meaning

Definition

A graduated circle printed on nautical charts showing both true and magnetic north, used to determine bearings and courses. The outer ring indicates true directions while the inner ring shows magnetic directions adjusted for local variation.

Related Terms

See Also

True NorthMagnetic NorthBearing
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