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Binnacle clock
From about 1812 a marine clock had what is now known as 'ship's bell' striking. The minute hand made a revolution every half hour and the hour had every eight hours; a suitable but unconventional dial was provided. It was probably so called because it was supposed it might well be located near the binnacle on a ship.
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