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LOT 523

Lot 523

American WWII Era Bathythermograph, (Thermarine Recorder) Wallace & Tiernan, Belleville, New Jersey, mid 20th century

American WWII Era Bathythermograph, (Thermarine Recorder) Wallace & Tiernan, Belleville, New Jersey, mid 20th century
Lot 523 Details
American WWII Era Bathythermograph, (Thermarine Recorder) Wallace & Tiernan, Belleville, New Jersey, mid 20th century

serial no. WP41187
length 31.25 in — 79.4 cm

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $48
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

The present lot is also known as a Thermarine Recorder, which is an instrument used to record water temperature vs. depth. This information was used to improve sonar accuracy aboard submarines which is affected by thermoclines (colder layers of water) that distort the sonar's 'pinging'; this, in turn, improved torpedo accuracy.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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