Edward Preble quadrant, ca. 1780
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 16875
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This quadrant belonged to Commodore Edward Preble, a Portland native who went to sea at the age of 16. He served with distinction in the Revolutionary War and became the commanding officer of the USS Constitution, leading the U.S. Navy during the Barbary Wars of 1803-1805.
Quadrants were used for determining the position of a ship at sea based on the sun, stars and planets.
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- Title: Edward Preble quadrant, ca. 1780
- Creator: Goater, I.
- Creation Date: circa 1780
- Subject Date: circa 1780
- State: ME
- Media: Wood, ivory, brass
- Dimensions (cm): 42 x 38
- Local Code: NI3
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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