I believe that they (Stanley London) have a similar compass for surveying that has a pendulum type device on it..this one is intended for nautical use, but I could be wrong. I am interested in learning its use on water, as I am a beginer at Sailing...I was learning on catermarans (spelling?) when I lived in Texas, and was told I was a good student, but since my father inlaw lives in TX and I have moved to MA...it puts a damper on my schooling! My Fatherinlaw is one of the real deal sailors...he is old now (70+) but he has sailed all over the world, and can navigate at sea. A real saltydog that has great stories...he is a German by birth, and lived through the bombings in Berlin as a boy..his story is a long one, full of adventure...I have stayed up late drinking beer and yager, listening to his tales, many times...good stuff. He also has a cabin in the Alps that he says I can use whenever I want!!!! I have only seen photo's!!! I will have to save for a while to go, but I will GO!!! Really awesome mountains, that I would love to hike amongst. Gene
