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Deviation of the Magnetic Compass - Swinging the compass and Deviation Card

Steering Mariners 37,118 6 years ago
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This video explains the deviation of the ship's magnetic compass. The terms of deviation, variation, compass error are explained. The difference between true, magnetic, and compass North are also explained. The process of "Swinging a compass" towards making a deviation card is also explained through animations. Legal requirements concerning the magnetic compass and its adjustments are also explained. Previous video explained: Magnetism - an introduction to the ship's magnetic compass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0caJUWPVrA&t=3s The parts of the magnetic compass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqHIPllV3Ow&t=12s Ship's magnetism and how it is acquired: https://youtu.be/RffiU4Q7vXE How does the earth's magnetism influence the ship's magnetism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VIqsIEwbRI&t=29s

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