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Mail Bag! Compass of the Zaca?

17 Oct

The Mail Bag brings another Question!

I am trying to find out information about the compass/binnacle that was originally installed on the Zaca.

My friend has one that he believes came from it. I have researched the compass and it was purchased from ES Ritchie & Sons in 1930.

I do not know if you would have more information about the binnacle from the Zaca like the serial number or what happened to it?

 

Thanks!

Crystal

 

— David DeWitt

 
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timerider
7 years ago

It would be so special to have a piece of the Zaca, even a small memento to inspire thoughts of the sea and Errol’s adventures thereof…… I can see why someone would cherish the compass that the Zaca steered by…

David DeWitt
7 years ago

Agree! Or something like the ship’s wheel! I suppose Alberto Memmo, the current owner or Luther Greene might have some info …

7 years ago

E.S. Ritchie is still with us – the maritime compass company, that is, not the inventor! Especially considering the super-hgh-end prestige and celebrated nature of both Zaca and Flynn, they may still be in possession of manufacturing and design information, serial number(s), and/or sales records. Moreover, they may well be/should be very interested in helping investigate such a historic treasure of their own provenance. They’re in Pembroke, Mass:

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E. S. Ritchie was quite celebrated himself, and very rightfully so!

en.m.wikipedia.org…

7 years ago

E.S. Ritchie is still with us – the maritime compass company, that is, not the inventor! Especially considering the super-hgh-end prestige and celebrated nature of both Zaca and Flynn, they may still be in possession of manufacturing and design information, serial number(s), and/or sales records. Moreover, they may well be/should be very interested in helping investigate one of their own historic treasures.

P.S. E.S. Ritchie was quite celebrated himself, and very rightfully so!

en.m.wikipedia.org…