Greenwich 1884 DeskClock 7.5cm VULCAN Wind speed displays on Beaufort

Wind speed displays on Beaufort wind scale bar graph

On top of that

providing an essential supply link ferrying goods and coal around the islands - their flat bottoms allowing them to beach and unload in places that lacked suitable piers

and it is from that model that this unique pin badge is derived

Water resistant to 30m

Greenwich 1884 DeskClock 7.5cm VULCAN Wind speed displays on BeaufortThe "1884" clock acknowledges the year in which Greenwich was internationally recognised as the prime meridian for measuring longitude. It's a little desktop clock resembling a pocket watch of that era, cast in brass with an antique finish and faux leather binding around the edge. Quartz movement uses 1xAA battery. Stands 5. 5" tall.