75 years ago Captain Philip Van Horn Weems (USNR) founded this
company with a single purpose in mind: to improve sea, air and space
navigation methods and safety. The "Grand ole Man of Navigation"
committed much of his life to simplifying techniques, and inventing
and adapting new, accurate and time-saving inventions. The precise
measurement of time has been central to the progress of navigation
throughout navigation history. In 1937, Captain Weems invented the
Second Setting Watch to help aviators plot their courses more
accurately. To commemorate the 75 years of rich heritage of Weems &
Plath that is closely linked to this man who strove to perfect the
field of navigation, we are pleased to introduce our elegant
Anniversary Collection of ship's clocks and barometers. To stay
true to the high standard set by Captain Weems the quality and
workmanship of these fine ship's instruments are unsurpassed.
Each piece in this series is created from solid, forged brass
that is hand polished and lacquered. The collection includes the
finest German movements, dials, hands and components available in
the world. The distinctive dial of each instrument is intricately
etched to create a subtle but rich pattern. All instruments carry a
Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty. Each instrument is provided
with complete instructions, mounting hardware and a fresh battery as
required.
Weems and Plath Chart Kit Plotter 122
Features:
This portable navigation system is designed for accurate navigating with any chart,
chartkit, or chartbook.
The plotter is made of solid wood and an integrated adjustable parallel arm fitted
with a moveable compass rose. This permits the direct plotting of magnetic compass courses
and firmly supports chart work whether in the cockpit, on deck, or below.
Plot a course to a given point by locking the rule at a given bearing.
By moving the rule so that the point is on an edge, you quickly determine the correct
line of position on a chart for that bearing.
A see-through acrylic sheet overlays and protects the chart as you plot and allows for
notations using a dry erase marker (included).
