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U.S. Maritime Commission Lifeboat Sextant Kit

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U.S. Maritime Commission Lifeboat Sextant Kit

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Description

A U.S. Maritime Commission, Curver Manufacturing Co. Lifeboat Sextant Kit, ca. 1944,
Containing plastic sextant, instruction manuals, 2 pencils, eraser, compass map, parallel ruler and fitted case.

H: 3 1/2 W: 10 1/8 D: 9 1/4 in.

From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.

Condition

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U.S. Maritime Commission Lifeboat Sextant Kit

Name: U.S. Maritime Commission Lifeboat Sextant Kit
SKU: 177921276
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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