Title
Repeater Compass
Description
Repeater Compass from the USS Franklin (CV-13). The following information is printed on the metal identification plate:
U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships
GYRO Compass Equipment
No. 8391-92
Repeater Compass
Mark III Mod. 12
Serial No. 312296
Contract No. 89145 Inspector E.V.A.
ARMA Corporation
Brooklyn, NY
U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships
GYRO Compass Equipment
No. 8391-92
Repeater Compass
Mark III Mod. 12
Serial No. 312296
Contract No. 89145 Inspector E.V.A.
ARMA Corporation
Brooklyn, NY
Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8
Context
Donated by Alvin Tidwell. A seaman (S1/c) aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13), Alvin "Chigger" Tidwell was on watch during the March 19th, 1945, attack. Tidwell arrived to his battle station at the 20mm guns before being blow overboard and into the water. The USS Hunt picked up Tidwell after 5 hours treading water. After rescue, Tidwell was transferred to Maui for the rest of the war.
Accession #
2002.00022
