A Bittakle.
Is a close Cubbard placed in the Steeridge before the Whip, or Tiller, whereon the Compasse doth stand, which is not fastned
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Is a close Cubbard placed in the Steeridge before the Whip, or Tiller, whereon the Compasse doth stand, which is not fastned
together with iron nailes, but wooden pinnes, because that iron would draw the Compasse, so that it would never stand true.
These are to be so contrived, that they may carry candles or lamps in them, to give light to the Compasse so as it may disperse no light, and yet to let any be seene about the Ship.