Ship’s Clocks

Ship's clocks were different from normal clocks in a few ways. First of all, they had to be much smaller because there was not as much room on a ship as there was in a house or in a store. Second, the clocks needed to be built so that they were portable. The tossing and turning done on a boat would have rendered normal pendulum driven clocks basically worthless, because the clock would never be level and would constantly be changing altitudes. Third, the clocks needed to be functional and practical, now showy or complicated. They needed to be easier to read, work well, and needed to be reliable. So, making ship's clocks was a challenge to any clock making factory, but for the clockmakers who made good ones it paid off. By the time of the early 1900s, every ship and/or boat needed a clock. That was a lot of clock sales for the ones with competitive prices.

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New Ratcheting Ships Chronometer Clock Key
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Invader Zim Gir PIGGY wall Clock Free Ship USA GIFT
Invader Zim Gir PIGGY wall Clock Free Ship USA GIFT
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VINTAGE SMITHS EMPIRE MIDDY SHIPS WHEEL ALARM CLOCK
VINTAGE SMITHS EMPIRE MIDDY SHIPS WHEEL ALARM CLOCK
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SETH THOMAS SHIPS CLOCK 1940S
SETH THOMAS SHIPS CLOCK 1940S
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SL2PaRnt Reducd 1930 50s Artco Ships Wheel WindUp Clock
SL2PaRnt Reducd 1930 50s Artco Ships Wheel WindUp Clock
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KEYCHAIN Mini Clock PIRATE SHIP ANCHOR w SKULL BONES
KEYCHAIN Mini Clock PIRATE SHIP ANCHOR w SKULL BONES
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SETH THOMAS WW II 24 HOUR SHIPS CLOCK
SETH THOMAS WW II 24 HOUR SHIPS CLOCK
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Sessions Nautical Ships Wheel Vintage Deco Mantel Clock
Sessions Nautical Ships Wheel Vintage Deco Mantel Clock
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SCHATZ SHIPS WHEEL CLOCK JAMAICA BWI
SCHATZ SHIPS WHEEL CLOCK JAMAICA BWI
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SALEM SHIPS BELL CLOCK
SALEM SHIPS BELL CLOCK
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Vintage Chelsea Ships Bell Clock and Barometer w key
Vintage Chelsea Ships Bell Clock and Barometer w key
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Hermle Solid Brass Mechanical Ships Bell Clock BrandNew
Hermle Solid Brass Mechanical Ships Bell Clock BrandNew
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Ships Clock Key Winding Tool Sz 3 fits Seth Thomas
Ships Clock Key Winding Tool Sz 3 fits Seth Thomas
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1950s Mastercrafters Swinging Bird Girl Ship CLOCK Ad
1950s Mastercrafters Swinging Bird Girl Ship CLOCK Ad
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1950s Mastercrafters Motion Action Ship CLOCK Ad
1950s Mastercrafters Motion Action Ship CLOCK Ad
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CHELSEA CLOCK 8 1 2 DIAL SHIPS BELL BRASS CASE
CHELSEA CLOCK 8 1 2 DIAL SHIPS BELL BRASS CASE
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Seth Thomas Mayflower Ships Wheel Wall Clock WWL 9110
Seth Thomas Mayflower Ships Wheel Wall Clock WWL 9110
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Salem 7 Jewel 8 Day Chrome over Brass Ships Bell Clock
Salem 7 Jewel 8 Day Chrome over Brass Ships Bell Clock
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Chelsea Ships Clock Fully Serviced In Nice Condition
Chelsea Ships Clock Fully Serviced In Nice Condition
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Ships Clock Key Spring Winding Tool Sz 3 fits Boston
Ships Clock Key Spring Winding Tool Sz 3 fits Boston
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Ships Clock Key Spring Winding Tool Sz 3 fits Schatz
Ships Clock Key Spring Winding Tool Sz 3 fits Schatz
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Antique 9 Smith RS England Brass Ships Wall Clock
Antique 9 Smith RS England Brass Ships Wall Clock
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Set 2 Antique French Roman Numeral Clocks NEW FREE SHIP
Set 2 Antique French Roman Numeral Clocks NEW FREE SHIP
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Nautical Ships Wheel Clock with Anchor in Solid Brass
Nautical Ships Wheel Clock with Anchor in Solid Brass
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WWII Northwest Instrument Seth Thomas Ships Clock WORKS
WWII Northwest Instrument Seth Thomas Ships Clock WORKS
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Antique Bronze E Howard Co Ships Clock
Antique Bronze E Howard Co Ships Clock
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AntQ GRANDFATHER Clock FACE WORKS SAILING SHIPS NR
AntQ GRANDFATHER Clock FACE WORKS SAILING SHIPS NR
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ingraham ship wheel clock
ingraham ship wheel clock
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