Sextant belonging to Capt. J Duthie of the ship Abergeldie
Owner
Captain James Duthie
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1835 - 1900)
Maker
Hemsley Thomas And Son
AssociatedAssociated with
Abergeldie
(clipper ship, built 1869)
Date1825-1854
Object NameSextant
Mediummetal and ivory
ClassificationsMaritime History
Dimensionssextant: 25.9 x 9.7 x 24.2cm
case: 27.9 x 12.7cm
case: 27.9 x 12.7cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS003171.1
About MeJames Duthie was master of the Aberdeen built clipper Abergeldie in the early 1870's. Built for the trade to Australia the Abergeldie was known for its speed, on its maiden voyage from Aberdeen to London it beat another well known Aberdeen built clipper, Centurion.The sextant was a vital aid to navigation for mariners on their voyages and used to help plot their position by sighting the sun or stars at a given time in conjunction with tables and charts carried aboard their vessels. This sextant was used by Capt James Duthie whilst master of the Abergeldie.
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
John Cook & Son Limited
30 September 1891
John Cook & Son Limited
19 February 1906
